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Garlic Cajun Smashed Potatoes

Garlic Cajun Smashed Potatoes are baby red potatoes that are smashed into garlic Cajun butter, topped with more butter, and baked.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, 12 potatoes, 1 ½ to2 inches wide each
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Wash and boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. (Depending on the size of the potatoes, boiling times may vary.)
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F* and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Drain the potatoes, pat them dry, and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Use a potato masher or the bottom of a sturdy glass to smash the potatoes to about ¼-inch thick.
  5. In a small bowl combine melted butter, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
  6. Brush the smashed potatoes with the butter mixture, reserving some to brush on after flipping over the potatoes.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. After 25 minutes, flip over the potatoes and brush the remaining butter mixture over the tops of the potatoes.
  9. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy. (Cooking times may vary, depending on the size of the potatoes.)
  10. Let the potatoes rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  11. Top with parsley for garnish. Salt to taste.

Notes

  • *Air Fryer Instructions:
  • To make smashed potatoes in an air fryer, boil, smash, and brush the potatoes with the butter mixture. Next, line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper. Air fry for 14-15 minutes at 400°F, flipping over and brushing the potatoes with the remaining garlic butter halfway through. 
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches, which makes this method a bit more time-consuming.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%

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