Description
Golden, crackling potatoes with customizable flavors. These smashed potatoes offer crispy edges and a salty-herb finish, perfect as a family-friendly side for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 pounds baby potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Wash and pat dry potatoes until they can be easily smashed
With a fork or bottom of a mug, gently smash each potato on a parchment-lined baking sheet
In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Toss potatoes in olive oil, then scatter garlic (minced or shaved) over them
Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly
Roast uncovered for 25 minutes, then flip each potato carefully with a spatula
Return to oven and roast 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden
Remove from oven, sprinkle with parmesan and parsley
Notes
Use uniform-sized potatoes for even cooking
Smoked paprika adds extra warmth; regular paprika works fine
Add rosemary or thyme for herbal variations
Make ahead: Par-cook and reheat at 400°F for 5-8 minutes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 7mg