Description
Quick and easy crispy smashed potatoes that are perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., rosemary or thyme)
- Shredded parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Baby Yukon Gold potatoes until they are soft but not falling apart.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam off for a moment.
- Preheat your broiler.
- On a baking tray, drizzle olive oil and pile on the potatoes.
- Gently smash each potato with a fork or spoon until flattened but still intact.
- Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs.
- Broil on the top rack for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, make sure to dry the potatoes well before smashing them. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, quick side dish, easy recipes, vegan, baby yukon gold