Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes are sure to become your new go-to recipe for a delicious, crowd-pleasing side dish! They're packed full of flavor and ideal for any occasion, from a cozy family dinner to a festive holiday feast!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

1 ½ to 2 pounds baby potatoes
1 tablespoon table salt (to add to the water)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives, rosemary)
Flaky sea salt
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil for 20 minutes until fork tender. Drain potatoes for 5 minutes until dry.
1 ½ to 2 pounds baby potatoes, 1 tablespoon table salt
Brush the surface area of a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer potatoes to the baking sheet.
4 tablespoons olive oil
Gently smash the potatoes open by pressing the bottom of a glass or a potato masher down onto them.
Drizzle or use a pastry brush to coat the potatoes with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, Parmesan cheese
Bake for 25 minutes until crispy. Adjust the cooking time according to the size of your potatoes; larger potatoes will need more time than smaller potatoes. Remove from the oven and add a sprinkle of fresh herbs and grated parmesan cheese to each of the hot potatoes before serving.
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, Flaky sea salt

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