The Finest Crispy Smashed Potatoes

I needed to re-share the best, most scrumptious facet dish you may ever make. Should you’re a potato lover like I’m (really, who isn’t?!) then prepare to your new favourite solution to make them (in addition to my well-known sluggish cooker mashed potatoes).

These unimaginable crispy smashed potatoes have these crave-able golden edges, completely fluffy facilities inside, and the proper quantity of seasoning to make them completely addicting. When Rebecca, Abra, and I cooked them up a few years again for Thanksgiving we significantly couldn’t cease snacking on them (in all probability as a result of they style like french fries).

This crispy smashed potato recipe makes such an ideal appetizer or facet dish that’s tremendous straightforward to customise together with your favourite seasoning and, in fact, fantastic dipping sauces. I’ve included enjoyable styles of each beneath, so these potatoes are actually a choose-your-own-adventure type of recipe. In one of the best ways attainable!

May I counsel a complete potato station with about 5-10 totally different sauces to select from? OKAY, greatest vacation season (or actually any time dinner facet).

Every little thing you want for the most effective crispy smashed potatoes

One of many foremost the reason why I like this recipe (and why you’ll, too) is as a result of it requires tremendous minimal substances however the result’s SO scrumptious and a assured crowd-pleaser. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Gold potatoes: I feel that Yukon gold potatoes have the most effective taste and get good and crispy, however you might additionally use crimson potatoes.
• Olive oil: you’ll want loads of olive oil to roast the potatoes to crispy perfection.
• Seasonings: we’re going easy with loads of salt and pepper, plus garlic powder. See beneath for much more concepts for seasonings!
• For the sauce: gotta love dipping & drizzling crispy smashed potatoes! On this recipe, I paired them with my well-known garlic feta sauce, however I’ve included tons of choices beneath.

Extra scrumptious seasonings

Trying to jazz these potatoes up much more? Strive one among these scrumptious seasoning combos:

• My do-it-yourself sazon seasoning is a must-try — made with cumin, coriander, annatto seeds (or turmeric) and extra for a daring, scrumptious taste.
• Wonderful do-it-yourself taco seasoning isn’t only for meat! Toss it with these smashed potatoes for a kick of taste and warmth.
• Strive a balsamic and herb taste by including 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon recent thyme and 1 teaspoon recent chopped rosemary to the olive oil & garlic powder on this recipe!
• One in every of my favourite combos is a Moroccan-inspired seasoning with 1 teaspoon floor cumin, 1 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1 teaspoon floor cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder & salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and loads of black pepper.
• Add an exquisite jerk seasoning from this scrumptious jerk rooster recipe!
• Curry flavors from this salad recipe take these potatoes to the following degree by including 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and salt & pepper.
• Strive topping them with freshly grated parmesan cheese and recent parsley or chives for a stunning, savory combo.

The right way to make smashed potatoes

Making smashed potatoes does take a little bit of time, however the steps are really easy and naturally, SO value it.

1. Boil your potatoes. You’ll begin by cooking your potatoes in boiling water till they’re simply fork tender. Drain them and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes, then dump them onto your large sheet pan.
2. Smash ’em. Right here comes the enjoyable half! Use a heavy-bottomed pot, mug, and even one other sheet pan to smash the potatoes till they’re about 1/3 inch thick and flat on two sides. Watch out to not smash them an excessive amount of as we would like them to remain collectively and bake evenly.
3. Season & bake ’em. You’ll then wish to combine the olive oil with the garlic powder and brush that all around the potatoes. Bear in mind so as to add loads of salt and pepper as nicely, then bake them at 450 levels, flipping midway via, till they’re golden and crispy.
4. Sauce get together. Whereas the potatoes are baking you can also make your garlic feta sauce, or any sauce you’d like! Scroll beneath for tons of concepts.
5. Garnish & serve. As soon as the potatoes are golden and crispy, garnish them with recent herbs like rosemary or parsley and drizzle or serve them together with your fav sauce!

Suggestions for ultra-crispy potatoes

1. Use small potatoes. Smaller potatoes will bake up good and crispy, and be simpler to “smash” earlier than baking. Select gold (or crimson) potatoes which are small and even in measurement.
2. Don’t skimp on olive oil. We don’t need burnt potatoes, so use quantity of olive oil if you’re baking these smashed potatoes in order that they’re nicely coated. It will assist to stop them from sticking to your pan and likewise create a pleasant crispy exterior. Promise they received’t be greasy!
3. Season them nicely. Garlic powder, salt and pepper go a great distance, so don’t neglect so as to add a lot S&P or use one of many seasonings listed above!
4. Area out your potatoes. Make sure to evenly house out your smashed potatoes on a big baking sheet in order that they bake correctly. In case your pan is simply too small, I counsel utilizing two separate pans. A crowded pan will result in uneven cooking and received’t let the outsides of the potatoes get crispy.
5. Bake them in a sizzling oven. We’re baking these infants at 450 levels in order that they actually crisp up!

Our favourite sauces for dipping and drizzling

Sure, these crispy smashed potatoes are scrumptious heat straight from the oven, however for those who love dips & sauces like I do listed here are some superb ones for dipping & drizzling (I indicated V for vegan!):

Get all of my superb do-it-yourself dips & sauces right here!

Storing & reheating ideas

• To retailer: retailer any leftover smashed potatoes in hermetic containers within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days.
• To reheat: be at liberty to reheat the potatoes proper again within the oven at 400 levels F for about 10 minutes. You may as well reheat them within the microwave till warmed via, although they received’t be as crispy.

Make them forward of time

Save time by prepping the potatoes the night time earlier than baking! Merely boil the potatoes, smash them in your baking sheet, cowl calmly with foil or plastic wrap and retailer them within the fridge in a single day. Then within the morning you’ll be able to season and bake in keeping with the instructions.

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I hope you like this crispy smashed potatoes recipe! Should you make it be sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats

This submit was initially revealed on November twelfth, 2021, republished on December eleventh, 2022, and republished on October seventeenth, 2023.