Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 3 pounds 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds baby yellow or red potatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6–8 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary
- 1–2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and coat the bottom of two baking sheets with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
- Place 1 teaspoon salt and the cleaned baby potatoes into a pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1/2 to 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil and cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
- In a strainer drain the potatoes and place them on the oiled baking sheets.
- Using the back of a measuring cup or ceramic mug smash the potatoes down to about 1/4 inch in thickness. Make sure to use light and equal pressure when smashing.
- Using the remaining olive oil drizzle onto the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle the garlic, rosemary, salt, & black pepper onto the potatoes. (Add red pepper flakes if desired)
- Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
- Finish potatoes in the oven boiler setting on High for 3 minutes until crispy and golden brown in color.
- Add your favorite sauce, garnish, or serve as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 potatoes
- Calories: 195 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 252 miligrams
- Fat: 4.3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3.7 grams
- Protein: 4.1 grams
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