How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crispy smashed potatoes are a delightful and satisfying side dish that are perfect for any meal. They are easy to make and have a wonderfully crispy texture on the outside, while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. This recipe is a great way to take your potato game to the next level and impress your family and friends with a delicious and unique dish.

One of the best parts about making crispy smashed potatoes is that they require minimal ingredients and are quite simple to prepa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds small yellow-fleshed potatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon butter at room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried savory
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan; fill with enough water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cook potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander; transfer to a baking sheet lined with a clean dish towel and allow to cool and dry out a little, about 10 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooling, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, butter, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cooled potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Use a potato masher or the heel of your hand to lightly press down on potatoes to crush them.
  • Spoon the oil-herb mixture over each smashed potato.
  • Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until crispy, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 240mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 27mg