What potatoes should I use for crispy smashed potatoes?

You'll want to use a small variety of potato for this recipe. Yukon Gold baby potatoes have the smoothest texture and squish (that's a technical cooking term) very easily!

How do I make them crispy?

The key to this recipe is boiling the potatoes and smashing them to expose more surface area. Then, you'll roast them at a very high temperature in the oven (450°F) until crispy. If you'd like even more color on top, turn on the broiler and place the pan on the top rack for a few minutes (watch them closely!).

Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Easy and Flavorful!)

Name: Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (recommended: Yukon gold); 3-4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil; 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt & pepper, to taste; Recommended garnishes: Minced fresh herbs (chives, parsley, thyme), freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Avocado Aioli for dipping

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Delicate Yukon gold potatoes are cooked, seasoned and roasted in the oven. Quite likely to become your next favorite side dish.

Yield: 6 servings 1x

Prep: 5 minutesCook: 45 minutesTotal: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (recommended: Yukon gold)
3–4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Recommended garnishes: Minced fresh herbs (chives, parsley, thyme), freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Avocado Aioli for dipping

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Instructions

Boil: Add potatoes to a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Prep: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cover a rimmed sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Smash: Place cooked potatoes on the sheet pan. Use the bottom of a mason jar or glass to partially flatten the cooked potatoes. (Tip: Spray the bottom of the glass with cooking spray to prevent sticking.)
Season: Drizzle oil generously over the potatoes and spread all over the top of the potatoes with your hands. Then, evenly sprinkle the seasonings over the top.
Roast: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy. (If you’d like them to be even more brown on top, turn on the broiler and broil for a few minutes on the top rack. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!).
Serve: Top hot potatoes with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh herbs. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with Avocado Aioli on the side for dipping.

Notes/Tips

Potatoes can be prepped in advance through Step 4 and can sit out a few hours before baking.
Feel free to get creative with the seasonings. Other ideas: Italian seasoning, Lawry’s seasoned salt, cajun seasoning, Za’atar seasoning.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350° until warm.

Cuisine: American Method: Oven

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