Description
Crispy smashed potatoes deliver a delightful crunch with creamy interiors that elevate simple side dishes. Golden edges and herbed seasoning create an irresistible potato experience you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby potatoes
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chives
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and set the oven temperature to a scorching 450˚F.
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil. Gently lower baby potatoes into the bubbling water, allowing them to simmer for 12-15 minutes until they reach a tender consistency.
- Carefully drain the potatoes and let them cool briefly, ensuring they are not too hot to handle.
- Arrange the partially cooled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each one.
- Using the flat bottom of a sturdy glass, carefully press down on each potato, flattening them to approximately half an inch in thickness.
- Liberally drizzle olive oil across the surface of each smashed potato, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Crush dried rosemary between your fingers to release its aromatic oils, then generously sprinkle the herb over the potatoes.
- Season the potatoes with a generous pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper, distributing the seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 30-40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure uniform browning.
- Remove from the oven once the potatoes develop a golden, crispy exterior and serve immediately with optional garnishes or toppings of choice.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are evenly sized to guarantee uniform cooking and perfect smashing texture.
- Salting the boiling water infuses flavor deep into the potatoes before roasting.
- Smash potatoes gently to maintain their structural integrity while creating crispy, uneven surfaces.
- Use a heavy glass or flat-bottomed tool with a smooth surface for consistent potato flattening.
- Generously coat potatoes with olive oil to achieve maximum crispiness and golden-brown edges.
- Let potatoes cool slightly after boiling to prevent burning and make smashing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg