I needed to share the simplest, most scrumptious aspect dish you would possibly ever make. If you happen to’re a potato lover like I’m (actually, who isn’t?!) then prepare on your new favourite method to make them in addition to my well-known sluggish cooker mashed potatoes.
These unimaginable crispy smashed potatoes have these crave-able golden edges, completely fluffy facilities inside and the right quantity of seasoning to make them completely addicting. When Rebecca, Abra and I cooked them up final yr for Thanksgiving we significantly couldn’t cease snacking on them (most likely as a result of they style like french fries).
This crispy smashed potato recipe makes such an incredible appetizer or aspect dish that’s tremendous straightforward to customise together with your favourite seasoning and, in fact, fantastic dipping sauces. I’ve included enjoyable kinds of each beneath, so these potatoes are actually a choose-your-own-adventure form of recipe. In one of the best ways doable!
Would possibly I recommend a complete potato station with about 5-10 totally different sauces to select from? OKAY, finest vacation season (or actually any time dinner aspect).
All the things you want for one of the best crispy smashed potatoes
One of many fundamental explanation why I like this recipe (and why you’ll, too) is as a result of it requires tremendous minimal substances however the result’s SO scrumptious and a assured crowd-pleaser. Right here’s what you’ll want:
- Gold potatoes: I believe that yukon gold potatoes have one of the best taste and get good and crispy, however you could possibly additionally use pink potatoes.
- Olive oil: you’ll want loads of olive oil to roast the potatoes to crispy perfection.
- Seasonings: we’re going easy with loads of salt and pepper, plus garlic powder. See beneath for much more concepts for seasonings!
- For the sauce: gotta love dipping & drizzling crispy smashed potatoes! On this recipe, I paired them with my well-known garlic feta sauce, however I’ve included tons of choices beneath.
Extra scrumptious seasonings
Trying to jazz these potatoes up much more? Attempt one among these scrumptious seasoning combos:
- My home made sazon seasoning is a must-try — made with cumin, coriander, annatto seeds (or turmeric) and extra for a daring, scrumptious taste.
- Superb home made taco seasoning isn’t only for meat! Toss it with these smashed potatoes for a kick of taste and warmth.
- Attempt a balsamic and herb taste by including 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon recent thyme and 1 teaspoon recent chopped rosemary to the olive oil & garlic powder on this recipe!
- Considered one of my favourite combos is a Moroccan-inspired seasoning with 1 teaspoon floor cumin, 1 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1 teaspoon floor cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder & salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and loads of black pepper.
- Add an exquisite jerk seasoning from this scrumptious jerk rooster recipe!
- Curry flavors from this salad recipe take these potatoes to the subsequent stage by including 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and salt & pepper.
- Attempt topping them with freshly grated parmesan cheese and recent parsley or chives for a stunning, savory combo.
Methods to make smashed potatoes
Making smashed potatoes does take a little bit of time, however the steps are really easy and naturally, SO value it.
- Boil your potatoes. You’ll begin by cooking your potatoes in boiling water till they’re simply fork tender. Be sure you drain them and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes, then dump them onto your large sheet pan.
- Smash ’em. Right here comes the enjoyable half! Use a heavy bottomed pot, mug and even one other sheet pan to smash the potatoes till they’re about 1/3 inch thick and flat on two sides. Watch out to not smash them an excessive amount of as we would like them to remain collectively and bake evenly.
- Season & bake ’em. You’ll then wish to combine the olive oil with the garlic powder and brush that all around the potatoes. Bear in mind so as to add loads of salt and pepper as properly, then bake them at 450 levels, flipping midway by means of, till they’re golden and crispy.
- Sauce occasion. Whereas the potatoes are baking you may make your garlic feta sauce, or any sauce you’d like! Scroll beneath for tons of concepts.
- Garnish & serve. As soon as the potatoes are golden and crispy, garnish them with recent herbs like rosemary or parsley and drizzle or serve them together with your fav sauce!
Suggestions for extremely crispy potatoes
- Use small potatoes. Smaller potatoes will bake up good and crispy, and be simpler to “smash” earlier than baking. Select gold (or pink) potatoes which might be small and even in measurement.
- Don’t skimp on olive oil. We don’t need burnt potatoes, so use a great quantity of olive oil whenever you’re baking these smashed potatoes in order that they’re properly coated. It will assist to stop them from sticking to your pan and in addition create a pleasant crispy exterior. Promise they received’t be greasy!
- Season them properly. Garlic powder, salt and pepper go a good distance, so don’t neglect so as to add a lot S&P or use one of many seasonings listed above!
- House out your potatoes. Be sure you evenly house out your smashed potatoes on a big baking sheet in order that they bake correctly. In case your pan is simply too small, I recommend utilizing two separate pans. A crowded pan will result in uneven cooking and received’t let the outsides of the potatoes get crispy.
- Bake them in a sizzling oven. We’re baking these infants at 450 levels in order that they actually crisp up!
Our favourite dipping (and drizzling) sauces
Sure, these crispy smashed potatoes are scrumptious heat straight from the oven, however for those who love dips & sauces like I do listed below are some superb ones for dipping & drizzling (I indicated V for vegan!):
Get all of my superb home made dips & sauces right here!
Storing & reheating suggestions
- To retailer: retailer any leftover smashed potatoes in hermetic containers within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days.
- To reheat: be at liberty to reheat the potatoes proper again within the oven at 400 levels F for about 10 minutes. You can even reheat them within the microwave till warmed by means of, although they received’t be as crispy.
Make them forward of time
Save time by prepping the potatoes the evening earlier than baking! Merely boil the potatoes, smash them in your baking sheet, cowl calmly with foil or plastic wrap and retailer them within the fridge in a single day. Then within the morning you’ll be able to season and bake in keeping with the instructions.
Extra superb apps & sides
Get all of our scrumptious aspect dishes right here!
I hope you like this crispy smashed potatoes recipe! If you happen to make it remember to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you favored it. Get pleasure from, xo!
Whole Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Essentially the most scrumptious crispy smashed potatoes with completely golden edges and easy seasoning. You may love these straightforward smashed potatoes as an exquisite appetizer or aspect dish! Serve with our creamy garlic feta sauce or any dipping sauce your coronary heart wishes.
Substances
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1 ½
kilos
small gold potatoes - Huge handful of salt
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2
tablespoons
further virgin olive oil -
1
teaspoon
garlic powder - A number of freshly floor salt and pepper, to style
- For dipping:
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1
batch
garlic feta sauce - To garnish:
- Contemporary rosemary, parsley or cilantro
Directions
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Add the potatoes and a handful of salt to a big pot of water and convey to a boil. Prepare dinner the potatoes till simply fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain, permit them to chill for five minutes and dump the potatoes onto a big sheet pan.
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Use a heavy bottomed pot, giant mug or one other sheet pan to smash the potatoes till they’re about 1/3 inch thick and flat on two sides. Word: don’t make them too skinny or they’ll be prone to disintegrate simpler.
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Preheat the oven to 450 levels.
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In a small bowl, combine collectively the olive oil and garlic powder and brush either side of the potatoes with oil. Season the potatoes generously with salt and pepper. Bake within the oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping midway by means of, till the potatoes are good and golden and crispy to your liking.
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Make the whipped garlic feta yogurt sauce in keeping with the recipe. Or you may make no matter sauce you’d like — choices within the weblog put up and word part beneath.
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Garnish the potatoes with rosemary sprigs on the aspect of the platter or chopped parsley/cilantro, then drizzle the feta sauce excessive or function a dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
This recipe serves 4 as a fundamental aspect and 6 as an appetizer. Be happy to double the recipe to serve extra folks.
Learn the total put up for tons of various seasonings and sauce choices (vegan included!) and get all of our favourite sauces right here!
To make forward: save time by prepping the potatoes the evening earlier than baking! Merely boil the potatoes, smash them in your baking sheet, cowl calmly with foil or plastic wrap and retailer them within the fridge in a single day. Then within the morning you’ll be able to season and bake in keeping with the instructions.
Vitamin
Servings: 4 servings
Serving measurement: 1 serving (primarily based on 4, with sauce)
Energy: 217kcal
Fats: 10.8g
Saturated fats: 3g
Carbohydrates: 24.2g
Fiber: 3.4g
Sugar: 2.9g
Protein: 6.6g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
