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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Za'atar

Crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, these smashed potatoes are best served immediately with a good drizzle of garlicy olive oil, za'atar and herbs! Serve as a side dish to a protein or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce (I like tzatziki with these)

Prep Time
11 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 31 Baby Potatoes
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Smashed Potatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes or new potatoes
For the Za’atar Garlic Sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 2 teaspoons za'atar, plus more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Get ready. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large sheet pan.
  2. Boil the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water (about 2 quarts) to a boil. Season generously with kosher salt (about 1 tablespoon). Stir in the baking soda and the potatoes. Let the water return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they’re tender enough to easily pierce with a knife.
  3. Drain. Drain the potatoes through a colander and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to dry.
  4. Smash and dry the potatoes. Arrange the potatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Use the back of a fork or a potato masher to lightly smash the potatoes, making sure to keep them in one piece. The thinner you smash them, the crispier they will be. Let the potatoes sit to dry for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Roast. Season the potatoes with a pinch of salt and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, making sure all the potatoes get some of the oil. Roast on the middle rack of your heated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy (the rough edges will be charred).
  6. Meanwhile, make the Za’atar Garlic Sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the parsley, za’atar, garlic and olive oil.
  7. Season and serve. When the potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the olive oil and za’atar mixture all over while the potatoes are still hot. Finish with the chopped green onions. Enjoy as soon as possible!

Notes

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  • olive oil
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  • za'atar
  • used in this recipe.
  • This recipe makes about 30 baby potatoes. The serving size here is 1 baby potato. For a side dish, budget about 5 baby potatoes per person.
  • Allow the potatoes to dry well before roasting (don't skip the steps of draining in a colander and steam-drying on the sheet pan). 
  • Make sure the potatoes are all arranged on the sheet pan in one single layer (each potato needs to be touching the hot pan). 
  • Don't skimp on the olive oil.
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  • A note on serving size: This recipe makes about 30 baby potatoes. The serving size here is 1 baby potato. For a side dish, budget about 5 baby potatoes per person.

  • To make sure they’re extra crispy:

    Allow the potatoes to dry well before roasting (don't skip the steps of draining in a colander and steam-drying on the sheet pan).  Make sure the potatoes are all arranged on the sheet pan in one single layer (each potato needs to be touching the hot pan).  Don't skimp on the olive oil.

  • Allow the potatoes to dry well before roasting (don't skip the steps of draining in a colander and steam-drying on the sheet pan). 
  • Make sure the potatoes are all arranged on the sheet pan in one single layer (each potato needs to be touching the hot pan). 
  • Don't skimp on the olive oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1baby potato Calories 39.4kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5.3g (2%) Protein 0.6g (1%) Fat 1.8g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g Sodium 19.9mg (1%) Potassium 129.3mg (4%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 51.5IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.6mg (7%) Calcium 6.3mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 31Baby Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Serving 1baby potato
Calories 39.4kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5.3g 2%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Fat 1.8g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Sodium 19.9mg 1%
Potassium 129.3mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 51.5IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7%
Calcium 6.3mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.