Description
These crispy smashed baby potatoes turn simple ingredients into a crunchy, flavorful side dish that tastes better than restaurant fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Wash and boil baby potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender.
3. Drain potatoes and cool slightly.
4. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray.
5. Smash each potato gently using a glass or potato masher.
6. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes.
7. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use small baby potatoes for best texture.
- Flip potatoes halfway for even crispiness.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy smashed baby potatoes, smashed potatoes recipe