Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American, Argentinian
Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
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These Smashed potatoes are extra crispy and delicious by being fried to perfection in butter for the ultimate potato side dish.
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Ingredients
- 16 small to medium-sized Yukon potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter + melted for garnish
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes directly to a large steamer basket.
- Add the basket of potatoes to a large pot of boiling salted water and boil for 20 to 23 minutes. The water should be well seasoned and salty like the ocean.
- Remove the potatoes and keep in strainer or basket for 5 to 7 minutes or until they slightly cool down. You’ll know the potatoes are done when you pierce them with a fork, remove them from the water, and they slide of the fork with ease.
- Place one of the slightly cooled potatoes on a cutting board and place a small frying pan over top. Gently press down to smash the potato.
- Place the potatoes on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process until all the potatoes are smashed.
- Next, add the olive oil to a large frying pan, cast-iron skillet, or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil smoked lightly, place on the smashed potatoes.
- Immediately add the butter around the potatoes to help brown them up and flavor them. If your pan is not big enough, you will have to do this in batches so evenly distribute the oil and butter between the batches.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten within an hour of making them.
- How to Reheat: Place them in a pan or on a metal tray and bake in the oven at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until warmed and crispy. Likewise, you can microwave it until warm.
- How to Store: Cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These do not freeze that well, so I advise against them.
- If you have a lot of leftover potatoes, they are excellent for making hash browns by slicing them through and frying them.
- Feel free to load up each smashed potato with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions, just like a loaded baked potato. In addition, pico de gallo on top is good as well.
- You can also finish the potatoes with fresh herbs.
- If you do not have a steamer basket, carefully add the potatoes to a pot of boiling salted water.
- You can use small red or russet potatoes as a substitute for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
1433mg
(41%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
182IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1433mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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