Description
Crispy rosemary garlic smashed potatoes deliver a perfect balance of herbal and savory flavors. Mediterranean-inspired side dishes provide delightful crunch and intense herbal notes that complement multiple main course selections.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes
- 3 tbsps (42 g) olive oil, plus more as needed
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (4 large cloves)
- 2 tsps minced fresh rosemary
- 1 ½ tsps garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsps onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Rinse small to medium potatoes under cool water, removing all dirt and debris.
- Boiling Stage: Submerge potatoes in salted cold water, bringing to a robust boil and cooking until fork-tender, approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Drying Process: Drain potatoes in a colander, allowing them to steam dry and release excess moisture by gently shaking periodically.
- Seasoning Setup: Coat a sheet pan with olive oil, then arrange dried potatoes evenly, drizzling additional oil and seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Smashing Technique: Using a flat-bottomed glass, gently press each potato to create a rustic, flattened shape with a consistent 1/2-inch thickness.
- Initial Roasting: Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 20 minutes, flipping midway to ensure even browning and crispy edges.
- Herb Butter Infusion: Combine melted butter with minced garlic and chopped rosemary, then brush potatoes generously with the aromatic mixture.
- Final Crisping: Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to develop deep golden-brown crispiness and intensify herb and garlic flavors.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to a serving platter and optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a final flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose small to medium potatoes with uniform size for consistent cooking and crispy results.
- Water Salting Technique: Add salt to boiling water to infuse potatoes with flavor from the inside out, enhancing overall taste.
- Drying is Critical: Allow potatoes to steam dry after boiling to ensure maximum crispiness when roasting, preventing soggy texture.
- Smashing Strategy: Use a flat-bottomed glass with gentle, even pressure to create uniform potato thickness and maximize crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg