Description
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic are the perfect balance of textures and flavors, elevating the humble potato to new heights. With a golden, crispy exterior and a fluffy interior infused with garlic, they are a must-try side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or creamer potatoes)
- 6 to 10 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: Fresh rosemary or thyme
- Optional: Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Wash your potatoes thoroughly. If using larger Yukon Golds, you can halve them to ensure even cooking. Smaller new potatoes can be left whole.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous tablespoon of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-25 minutes.
- Once tender, drain the potatoes well in a colander and let them sit for a few minutes to allow any excess steam to escape.
- While the potatoes are draining, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine your crushed or finely minced fresh garlic with olive oil, a good pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If using fresh herbs, add them now.
- Arrange the drained, slightly cooled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Using the bottom of a sturdy glass, a potato masher, or a heavy mug, gently smash each potato until it’s about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
- Generously drizzle the garlic-oil mixture over all the smashed potatoes, ensuring each one is well coated.
- Place the baking sheet(s) in the preheated oven.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, then carefully flip each potato using a spatula.
- Continue roasting for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden brown and crispy all over.
- Once they reach your desired crispiness, remove them from the oven.
- Transfer the crispy smashed potatoes to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, fresh parsley, or chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture. Don't skip salting the boiling water for flavor. Allow potatoes to dry after boiling for maximum crispiness.