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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes combine crunch and fluffiness, making them your favorite side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 700 g Small Potatoes Ideal for achieving a fluffy base
  • 1 tbsp Salt For boiling
For the Seasoning
  • 30 g Unsalted Butter Melted, avoid salted butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 3/4 tsp Salt For sprinkling before baking
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnish (optional)
  • Finely Chopped Parsley For freshness and color

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Glass or Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Potatoes: Place small potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tbsp of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Preheat Oven: While boiling, preheat oven to 200°C (390°F), or 180°C for fan ovens.
  3. Steam Dry: Drain cooked potatoes and let them sit for about 5 minutes to steam dry.
  4. Smash Potatoes: Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and gently flatten each with a glass or fork, aiming for a nubbly texture.
  5. Steam Dry Again: Allow smashed potatoes to rest for another 5 minutes.
  6. Drizzle & Season: Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over potatoes, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best results, always steam dry your potatoes and use a combination of butter and olive oil to prevent burning.

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