Description
Crispy smashed potatoes ready in 15 minutes. Simple ingredients yield a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Boil baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes well.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until flattened.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh herbs if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust baking time for desired crispiness.
- Experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder or paprika.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg