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Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and crispy smashed red potatoes, perfect as a side dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes (golf ball size)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning (or seasoning of your choice)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or rosemary (minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook them until they are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes when done and allow them to cool slightly until you can safely handle them, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a sheet pan lined with foil, and set the potatoes in rows. Use a fork, potato masher, or bottom of a cup to gently press down on the potato until it slightly mashes. You want these rustic and chunky; the thinner you smash them, the crispier they’ll become. Let steam release and rest 5 more minutes.
  5. Drizzle the tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.
  6. Place them on the top rack of the oven, and bake them for 30-35 minutes, or until crispy, crunchy, and golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with minced parsley, rosemary and/or seasonings of choice. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, smash them a little thinner.
  • Feel free to experiment with different seasonings!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg