Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Delicious crispy smashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish or a standalone vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil salted water in a pot and add the baby potatoes. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly.
- Smash each potato on a baking sheet until flat, about half an inch thick.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For extra crispy potatoes, ensure they are well-coated in oil before baking. Experiment with herbs and spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg