Description
A simple recipe for crispy smashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass or a fork.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or herbs like rosemary before baking.
- Ensure potatoes are well-drained to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, roasted potatoes, side dish, comfort food, easy recipe