Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are one of my favorite potato side dishes, with a crispy, salty outside, and soft and fluffy inside. They’re such a great side dish, with just a few ingredients, that you’ll want at almost every meal!

These crispy smashed potatoes are buttery, salty, potato goodness that pairs perfectly with almost any dinner. I especially love enjoying them paired alongside a garlic butter grilled steak, or instead of french fries with some homemade cheeseburgers.

These smashed potatoes are simple to make, and although they take a little over an hour from start to finish, you’re only actively working on them for a few minutes. They’re well worth any wait, as they’re one of the best potatoes I’ve ever made.

Ingredients needed:

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

• small potatoes – I like to use golden potatoes, but red potatoes will work as well
• unsalted butter – to give the potatoes a nice flavor
• olive oil – to give the potatoes an extra crispy skin
• salt and black pepper – to flavor the potatoes
• parsley – for a fresh flavor, and color on top of the potatoes. You can also add some chopped up chives

How to make Crispy Smashed Potatoes?

1. Start by cleaning your potatoes, since we will be eating the potato skins. Add them to a large pot and fill the pot with water, about 1 to 2 inches above the top of the potatoes.
2. Heat the pot over medium high on the stove top until it is boiling, then lower the temperature to keep the water simmering, but not boiling over. Let the potatoes continue to cook once the water is boiling, until you can pierce them with a fork, and they are fork tender. Drain the potatoes into a colander, and drain out the water. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.
3. Place potatoes on a well oiled sheet pan that and press the potatoes down with the bottom of a glass, or a potato masher to smash them.
4. Drizzle the tops of the potatoes with butter and olive oil to give them extra flavor, and really crispy skins.
5. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the top of the potatoes.
6. Bake the potatoes at a high heat until they are golden brown, and crispy and hot throughout. Garnish the top with fresh herbs, like parsley, or chives, and additional salt and pepper if needed.

Tips and Tricks:

• Use smaller potatoes for lots of crispy edges. Use slightly larger potatoes for more fluffy potato centers.
• Watch your potatoes closely the last few minutes. If you have very small potatoes you may need to adjust the cook times, as they may cook faster than the time in my recipe card.
• Let the potatoes steam dry in the colander for a few minutes to ensure you get nice and crispy skins.
• The combination of butter and oil gives the potatoes the best crispiness and flavor. The butter gives the flavor, and the oil gives the better crispy edges. You can substitute vegan butter if you want to make these potatoes vegan.
• Serve these potatoes with a side of ranch dressing, or our chipotle ranch for a little kick.

Variations and Substitutions:

• Try baby red potatoes instead of the Yukon Golds I use. You can also use fingerling potatoes.
• Add minced garlic, and herbs to the butter before drizzling it over the potatoes. Some yummy choices would be thyme, rosemary, chives, or paprika. Garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, or onion salt would also be delicious additions.
• Sprinkle some cheese on top of the potatoes the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking. Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, etc. would be delicious.

How to store?

These crispy smashed potatoes are best served hot and fresh. If you do have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bake them in the oven at 350 F for about 20 minutes, or until hot throughout. You can also reheat them in the air fryer at 350 F for about 10 minutes.

What to serve with Crispy smashed potatoes?

Crispy smashed potatoes are a delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main dish ideas. Here are some ideas for what to serve with them:

• Grilled or roasted meats: grilled chicken, steak, pork chops, etc
• BBQ’d meats: Pulled Pork, brisket, or BBQ Ribs
• Fish or Sea food: Pan-seared salmon, roasted or grilled shrimp, or scallops
• Vegetarian Dishes: Serve with other roasted vegetables, sauteed greens, or tofu.
• Salads: A simple mixed green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing would pair well with these crispy potatoes.
• Sandwiches or burgers: A delicious cheeseburger, Turkey Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or other sandwiches
• Breakfast: These are even great as a part of breakfast with your choice of eggs, bacon, or sausage.

These crispy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish to add to your repetoir because they have such a great texture with their crispy exterior, and tender insides. They have a great salty flavor, and can be customized to your own preferences for a side dish that everyone will love.

More potato recipes:

• Mashed Potatoes
• Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
• Cheesy Baked Potato Soup
• Loaded Mashed Potatoes
• German Potato Salad

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