Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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These easy Crispy Smashed Potatoes are crushed and brushed with olive oil and fresh herbs and cooked until the edges are crispy and golden.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound small red potatoes or other small round potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh Rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with salted water and bring them to a boil. Cook until fork tender. Remove from heat and drain.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil on a foil-lined sheet pan.
- Place cooked potatoes on the sheet pan leaving a good amount of space between them.
- With a potato masher or the bottom of a cup, gently press down on each potato until it slightly mashes.
- Brush the top of each potato generously with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and fresh chopped rosemary.
- Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ingredients –
- Variations --
- Tips --
- Storage --These are best served hot from the oven. However, they can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 400 until warm. Freezing is not recommended.
- Make Ahead --
- To make ahead, Go ahead and boil and flatten the potatoes up to 8 hours in advance. Store them on the pan in the fridge. When you're ready to bake, let them come back to room temp, coat with oil and seasonings and bake.
- Air Fryer --
- Place the seasoned, flattened potatoes evenly in the basket of the air fryer and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Depending on how large your fryer is, you may need to do them in batches.
- Use any kind of small potato that you like. I chose red skinned potatoes because they're inexpensive and always available.
- Choose a good extra virgin olive oil since its taste is prominent in the finished recipe.
- Fresh rosemary is my herb of choice for this recipe. Any fresh herbs that you like may be used.
- Use half oil and half melted butter.
- Substitute any fresh or dried herb. Thyme, oregano, basil, chives, and dill are all good choices. Dried herbs are generally substituted at ⅓ the quantity of fresh (i.e., 1 tablespoon of fresh herb is equal to 1 teaspoon of dried).
- Use oregano and add a drizzle of lemon juice after cooking.
- Use fresh or dried thyme and add crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add finely diced garlic (or garlic powder) and finish with a dusting of Parmesan cheese.
- Make a version topped with sour cream, parsley, and dill.
- Make fried smashed potatoes by cooking them in oil in a frying pan instead of in the oven.
- Line the baking sheet with either parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- If you have a dark baking sheet, use it unlined to encourage even more crispiness while baking.
- Any kind of potato works for this recipe. However, starchy potatoes will have a fluffier inside and waxy potatoes are more creamy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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