Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are just as they sound—nicely rounded potatoes are smashed into organically shaped, jagged-edged disks and finished in a hot oven with a fair dose of olive oil until they are golden brown. You only need four ingredients to make these tempting, roasted smashed potatoes! And if you want to really take them over the top you can finish them with a final layer of complementary flavor. Variations include adding nutty parmesan and bold garlic, vibrant lemon, or flavor-concentrated fresh herbs. While the method is a multi-step process, the end result is well worth the extra bit of effort! It’s a humble potato dish that really stands apart from the others, plus it’s a fun change to add to the menu. It’s a sophisticated spin on fries or mashed potatoes—these smashed potatoes arevendippable for perfect appetizer!
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Smashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients
2 lbs red potatoes, each about 2-inches 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Optional Ingredients (pick one version)
Parmesan and garlic Lemon Fresh thyme, rosemary or dill
How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Helpful Tips for the Best Smashed Potatoes
Use potatoes even in size so they cook evenly. Boil potatoes just to doneness. They should be tender throughout but not mushy. If they are undercooked or overcooked they won’t smash up as nicely. Don’t smash potatoes too quickly or they may fall apart. Add plenty of olive oil. I found 5 Tbsp was the perfect amount here to achieve a nice crisp exterior and a rich flavor. To encourage browning it’s helpful to use a dark baking sheet if you have one. I found it helpful to turn potatoes once during baking so both sides have a chance to crisp up. Serve them while they are warm for the best texture.
More Favorite Potato Recipes to Try
Best Baked Potatoes Baked French Fries Breakfast Potatoes Classic Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan (our go-to side dish!)
