Description
Crispy smashed potatoes deliver golden-brown perfection with herb-infused crunch. Salt and pepper enhance these irresistible potato bites that welcome eager diners to savor each delightful morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) baby potatoes
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sour cream (optional)
- Chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 450˚F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, creating a perfect roasting surface.
- Boiling: Submerge baby potatoes in salted, rapidly boiling water. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender, allowing them to soften completely.
- Smashing: Drain potatoes and gently place on prepared baking sheet. Using a glass bottom, flatten each potato to create rustic, crispy edges, maintaining a half-inch thickness.
- Seasoning: Drizzle olive oil generously over potatoes, ensuring complete coverage. Crumble rosemary between fingers and scatter across the surface. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly to enhance natural potato flavors.
- Roasting: Slide baking sheet into the preheated oven. Rotate midway through cooking to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness. Bake for 30-40 minutes until exteriors are crunchy and edges are deeply caramelized.
- Serving: Remove from oven immediately and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with optional herbs or toppings to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Potato Selection: Choose small, uniform baby potatoes for consistent cooking and perfect smashing texture.
- Water Boiling Tip: Salt the water generously to enhance potato flavor from the inside out before roasting.
- Smashing Technique: Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup with a smooth surface to prevent sticking when flattening potatoes.
- Crispiness Secret: Ensure potatoes are thoroughly dried after boiling and space them apart on the baking sheet to achieve maximum golden-brown crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg