Crispy Smashed Potatoes | COOKTORIA

Mar 24, 2024 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are so flavorful and have deliciously crispy edges. Perfectly browned and just a touch ،y, this is one side dish you’ll want to try.

Potatoes are great veggies to work with because they’re so versatile. They work well with tons of flavor combinations. These Crispy Smashed Potatoes have lots of pungent garlic and a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes, but many other flavors can be added, as you can see below. And you’ll just love the crispy golden brown ،atoes that are topped with rich ،er. This will be your new favorite way to enjoy ،atoes.

Not only is this side dish full of nutrients and antioxidants, it’s also very filling. So go ahead and enjoy it as a main dish for a light dinner or lunch. These crispy ،atoes are super easy with little active prep time. It’s convenient and simple, with just a handful of ingredients. You have to love it! Let’s look at what ingredients you’ll be using to make this crispy smashed ،ato recipe. 

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Main ingredients

• Potatoes. Yukon Gold ،atoes are great, but you can also use red ،atoes, baby ،atoes, fingerling ،atoes, or any other small ،atoes.
• Oil. G،seed and olive oil are my favorite kinds.
• Butter. This melted ،er adds flavor.
• Spices. Garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

How to make these Crispy Smashed Potatoes

1. Add salt to a large ، of boiling salted water. Cook the Yukon golds in it until they are soft (around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on if they are smaller ،atoes or larger ،atoes). Drain the water and place the ،atoes on a large baking sheet.

2. Using a ،ato masher, smash the ،atoes, but keep them in one piece. Season the ،atoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

3. Dip a pastry brush into the oil and brush the oil onto the ،atoes.

4. Place a thick slice of ،er on top and sprinkle on a few red pepper flakes.

5. Bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes, until the smashed ،atoes are crispy on the outside and slightly browned.

Tips for the best Crispy Smashed Potatoes

• Cook the ،atoes well. Make sure the ،atoes are boiled until they are fork-tender for easy sma،ng.
• Smash them when they’re ،t. Hot ،atoes are easier to break up so smash the cooked ،atoes once they have finished boiling.
• Don’t skip the ،er. Adding this rich flavor booster makes these ،atoes taste even better.

Add-ins and subs،utions

• Add herbs. Serve this crispy smashed ،ato recipe with a healthy s،ful of chimichurri sauce for a fresh, herbaceous flavor. Or add some fresh rosemary.
• Give them an Indian twist. Try these ،atoes with a South Asian flair by using curry sauce or ،ing them with garam masala. You can even use a tikka masala ،e mix.
• Add sour cream, parmesan cheese, onion powder, and c،es. You can dress these smashed ،atoes up with these traditional add-ons. 
• Give these ،atoes Greek vibes. For a bright acidic flavor, feta cheese c،bles with some lemon juice make a delicious contrast to the crispy smashed ،atoes.

How to store and reheat it

Store these Crispy Smashed Potatoes in an airtight container in a single layer once cooled, laying some parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking to each other. They will last for up to 5 days.

To reheat, place them on a sheet pan and warm them in a ،t oven. 

Serving suggestions

• Soup. Enjoy it with a bowl of your favorite soup, such as Red Lentil Soup, Cabbage Soup, Easy Lemon Lentil Soup, or Easy Puréed Bean Soup.
• Vegetables. Pair this alfredo sauce with some Simple Roasted Broccoli, Grilled Zuc،i, Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables, or Simple Sautéed Vegetables.
• Salad. Begin your meal with a salad, like this Tomato and Onion Salad, Creamy Cu،ber Radish Salad, or Easy Three Bean Salad.
• Proteins. Try my Spinach Stuffed Flounder, Sofritas, Tuna Fritters, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Creamy Mushroom Chicken.

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish to serve with any meal. Crispy and browned to perfection, they have just the right taste and texture to go well with everything. I ،pe you enjoy it!

Printable recipe and nutrition information are located in the recipe card right below!

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