Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Deliciously crispy smashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small potatoes (such as baby potatoes or fingerlings)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes on a baking sheet with the bottom of a glass or fork until they are about 1 inch thick.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot and watch them disappear!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different herbs or spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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