Smashed Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and ultra fluffy on the inside, these Smashed Potatoes are the ultimate easy side dish for any meal. Made with just a few simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, they come together in three easy steps—boil, smash, and bake! Golden, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned, they’re irresistibly delicious and always a crowd favorite.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes about 16 to 20
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass, gently press down to smash them.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle with garlic, oregano, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together with your hands.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Flip the potatoes using a spatula, adding more salt, pepper, and olive oil if you like. Bake for another 12-15 minutes until they’re crispy.
- Remove from the oven and top with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use small, even-sized potatoes so they’re easy to smash and cook at the same rate.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan or else the potatoes will steam instead of roast and get crispy.
- Boil the potatoes in generously salted water to start with a flavorful base.
- Store: Smashed potatoes disappear pretty quickly in my house. But, if you have leftovers you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: Warm the potatoes in the oven or air fryer to keep them nice and crispy. The microwave works too, but might make the potatoes soft.
- Freeze: You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just let them cool completely before storing them in a single layer in a freezer bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g