Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes deliver golden, crunchy edges with soft, fluffy interiors for a perfect balance of texture and flavor. This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and straightforward steps to transform everyday potatoes into a versatile side dish or snack loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 500g small potatoes (Yukon gold or baby red)
Seasonings and Oil
- 3 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork, ensuring fluffy interiors.
- Preheat Your Oven: While potatoes boil, preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) to achieve perfectly crispy edges once baked.
- Drain and Cool Slightly: Drain potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes until warm and safe to handle but still moist enough for smashing.
- Smash the Potatoes: Arrange potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press each potato down with a heavy glass or the back of a spoon until about 1 to 1.5 cm thick but still whole.
- Season and Oil: Drizzle olive oil generously over the potatoes. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Optionally, drizzle vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for added umami.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness. Edges should be golden and crunchy while interiors remain soft.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures.
Notes
- Choose small, waxy potatoes like Yukon gold or baby reds for best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow proper crisping.
- Use enough olive oil (natural) for optimal browning and crunch.
- Flip potatoes halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- Be patient during boiling to achieve fluffy centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy smashed potatoes, baked potatoes, side dish, vegan snack, plant-based potatoes
