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Crispy Smashed Potatoes - crunchy, golden brown and extra crispy smashed potatoes. Serve them as an appetizer or a side dish with sour cream. So delicious!
Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These salty, golden-brown, crunchy and crispy smashed potatoes are the best potatoes ever!
This easy recipe calls for only five (5) ingredients and it takes 10 minutes active time to make this side dish.
If you are tired of the same old roasted potatoes, try these smashies. I guarantee that you will fall in love with them as they are so delicious and addictive.
Ingredients
- Baby potatoes
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Ground black pepper
- Salt
- Olive oil
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). In a large microwave-safe bowl, add 1/2 inch (1 cm) of water and place the potatoes inside. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the top using a fork to let steam escape.
Microwave on high for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. If they’re still firm, continue microwaving in 1–2 minute intervals until fully cooked.
Carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain the potatoes. Let them cool slightly until just warm to the touch. Meanwhile, pour the oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet and evenly sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using a flat-bottomed cup or the heel of your hand, gently press down on each potato to flatten it into a round. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining salt and pepper.
Place the baking sheet directly on the bottom of the oven (not on a rack) and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the undersides are golden and crispy but not burnt. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a flat spatula or turner to flip each potato.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, or until the other sides are crispy and golden. Remove from the oven, transfer the smashed potatoes to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Cooking Tips
- Use a rimmed baking sheet.
- Add the olive oil on the baking sheet. The oil will cook and sizzle the potatoes in the oven.
- Roast the potatoes on the floor of the oven. The floor of the oven is the hottest part of the oven and the direct contact of heat will make your potatoes extra crispy with crunchy edges.
- DO NOT place the baking sheet on the rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the heel of your hand to smash the baby potatoes. You don’t really need a kitchen tool, however, a stainless steel wire masher will work just fine. For me, I love using a flat bottom cup to smash them. It’s so easy and my hand will be clean.
This recipe is only 168 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Serve this dish with a main dish. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (750g) baby potatoes, the smallest you can find
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Fill the bottom of a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 inch (1 cm) of water. Place the potatoes in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap, poking the wrap a few times with a fork.
- Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and can be easily pierced with a fork. Microwave for a few more minutes if they are still hard.
- Remove the plastic wrap and uncover the bowl. Drain the potatoes and let them cool until just warm. Pour the oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle it with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet and smash them into rounds using a flat-bottomed cup or the heel of your hand. Sprinkle the tops of the potatoes with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Place the baking sheet on the bottom of the oven (not on the rack) and roast until the undersides are crispy but not burnt, about 12-15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a flat spatula or turner to flip the potatoes.
- Roast for another 10-15 minutes, until the other sides are crispy. Remove from the oven, transfer the smashed potatoes to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet.
- Add the olive oil on the baking sheet. The oil will cook and sizzle the potatoes in the oven.
- Roast the potatoes on the floor of the oven. The floor of the oven is the hottest part of the oven and the direct contact of heat will make your potatoes extra crispy with crunchy edges.
- DO NOT place the baking sheet on the rack.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Does it work like this in an electric oven?
I think so but not sure.
Of course it works in an electric oven!
Instapot pressure cook for 5- 7 mins then smash away !!! So good ! Thank you
Awesome thanks for your tip! You’re brilliant.
I’ve done this with canned potatoes and they are surprisingly good.
Hi Nan, that’s great!
These potatoes are delicious but it surprises me that you would recommend microwaving anything with plastic wrap on it. I would appreciate your thoughts on this
Hi Beth, the USDA says plastic wrap is actually safe to use in the microwave, as long as it’s labeled microwave-safe.
This was a hit! The family loved it, even my picky 13 year old (ok we put some shredded cheese on hers…)
Hi Cheryl, so glad to hear that you love my smashed potatoes. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Potatoes are my favourite. I surely gonna make this. :)
Awesome, thanks for trying this crispy smashed potatoes.
This is so good. I want to make them for my football parties! The garlic Parmesan ones are the bomb! Every recipe I try of yours is soooo good. I’ve tried around ten or fifteen so far.
Hi Kaye, thanks so much!!! I love your comment, you made my day. Yes, please try more recipes on my site, they are all good. :)
something different. Will try.
It’s very good. :)