Description
Paprika-Parmesan Smashed Potatoes elevate classic comfort fare with bold Mediterranean flavors. Crispy potato edges meet creamy centers, complemented by zesty garlic aioli that delivers a perfect balance of rustic charm and gourmet sophistication you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby yellow potatoes
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Oil Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
- Create a foil packet with whole garlic cloves and of olive oil, then roast the garlic during the oven preheating process.
- Place whole potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil for 15 minutes until easily pierced with a fork, then carefully drain in a colander.
- Prepare the spice blend by mixing ground paprika, dried oregano, granulated garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
- Transfer boiled potatoes onto a generously oiled baking sheet and gently smash each potato using the bottom of a glass or potato masher.
- Brush the smashed potatoes with additional olive oil and evenly sprinkle the prepared spice mixture across the potato surfaces.
- Roast the seasoned potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until edges become crispy and golden brown.
- While potatoes are roasting, create the garlic aioli by combining the roasted garlic cloves, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, chopped chives, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish the finished potatoes with extra chopped chives and serve immediately alongside the prepared garlic aioli.
Notes
- Roast whole garlic cloves in foil with olive oil to unlock deeper, sweeter flavor before smashing potatoes.
- Boil potatoes until perfectly fork-tender to ensure crispy exterior and creamy interior when roasted.
- Create a custom spice blend with paprika, oregano, and garlic powder for maximum flavor complexity.
- Smash potatoes gently with a fork or potato masher to create rustic, crispy edges that maximize crunchiness.
- Prepare homemade garlic aioli using roasted garlic for a rich, creamy dipping sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese in the final baking stage for a golden, crispy, umami-packed topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg