Easy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Make this easy smashed potatoes recipe with just 5 ingredients! Dip them in your favorite condiments for a savory side dish.

Servings servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Cool Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Ingredients

12 ounces baby Dutch yellow potatoes whole
2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
3 pinches sea salt
garlic powder
paprika

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and pat dry, then let cool for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet so they're at least a few inches apart. Using the bottom of a sturdy drinking glass, smash each potato to about a quarter- to a half-inch thick.
Lightly drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then season with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
Roast the potatoes in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best potatoes for smashed potatoes: We recommend using baby Dutch yellow potatoes for dippable, bite-size smashed potatoes. If you can’t find them at the store, any small, round potatoes should do for this recipe.

Seasonings: Add as much or as little garlic powder and paprika to the potatoes as you want! We like to sprinkle each potato with a few taps of the seasoning jar so they're well coated.

Tips for success: Here are a few pointers for making the best smashed potatoes:

Let the potatoes cool so they hold their shape when you smash them. We like to pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel after draining, then lay them out on the towel so they cool a bit faster than if you were to leave them in the strainer.
Use a flat surface like the bottom of a drinking glass or a bowl to smash the potatoes. This will help you apply even pressure to the potatoes so that they hold their shape and smash to an even thickness. Do not use a fork or potato masher - this will split the skins unevenly and increases the chances of your smashed potatoes falling apart.
Smashing the potatoes thinner will yield crispier results; thicker will yield fluffier results. Try both and see which you like better!

Serving suggestions: Smashed potatoes go great with chicken, steak, or fish as a side dish. They're also a great replacement for french fries when you want a savory, dippable potato! Serve them with your favorite condiments, like ketchup, hot sauce, or chipotle mayo.

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 166kcal

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fine sea salt, garlic powder, olive oil, oven baked, paprika, potatoes

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