We LOVE potatoes in all shapes and forms. We love classic mashed potatoes, twice baked potatoes, we love au gratin and scalloped potatoes, too. Today, we’re in love with this perfect crispy smashed potatoes recipe! It is everything a potato side dish should be; crispy edges, and creamy perfection on the inside. Take this idea to the next level and try our smashed potato salad, or for a fancy potato side dish, try our classic, buttery hasselback potatoes! The very best crispy smashed potatoes are just a few quick steps away! Grab a fork and try not to burn your mouth when you dig in.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes Ingredients
Potatoes: Waxy potatoes are best for making smashed potatoes (like Yukon Golds) and we like to use the ‘baby’ varieties, just because they’re so easy to work with, they taste rich and buttery even before you season them, and cook evenly to perfection.
Salt: Salt is a must! It makes these rich and buttery potatoes taste a bit like the biggest, best French fry ever.
Olive oil: You’ll need oil for roasting and for richness.
Garlic: Though we often work with fresh garlic, granulated garlic is best here because it’ll get into every nook and cranny of your smashed potatoes (and they’ll have lots of crispy, delicious nooks and crannies!)
Fresh herbs: Because they look pretty and taste delicious. Any herbs you love would work here — we love chives and fresh dill.
How To Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Boil the potatoes to creamy, tender perfection! Lay them on an oiled baking sheet and....
SMASH those potatoes! Using the bottom of a highball glass or sturdy measuring cup to gently press down on potatoes until potatoes. .
Season the smashed potatoes with olive oil, salt and garlic.
Bake! 450°F for about 25 minutes. Finish them with fresh herbs.
A Trick For Making Roast Potatoes Crispy
The secret to the best crispy roast potatoes is boiling the potatoes to perfection before making them smashed and crispy! 20 minutes in boiling, salted water will yield that gorgeous creamy inside that makes smashed potatoes so irresistible. That way, the only work that needs to happen in the oven is crisp-ification. The smashing of the boiled potatoes also helps with the crispness factor, creating a nice even surface area for heat and oil to work their crunchy, crispy magic. Make ahead tip: Boil the potatoes, smash and season them and all that you’ll need to do last minute is pop them in the oven so you can prep them ahead of time.
What To Serve Smashed Potatoes With
These are a show-stopping holiday side dish! Try them with Prime Rib or with Roast Turkey as a fun alternative to mashed potatoes.
Nothing more classic than a Roast Chicken dinner with these perfect potatoes on the side.
For a lighter meal, try serving them with baked salmon.
More Potato Recipes To Try
Never, ever enough potatoes. They are the ultimate side, and for good reason! Here are a few of our favorite ways to cook potatoes:
A Smashing Success
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