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Golden-brown smashed potatoes on a rustic wooden plate, crispy with slightly charred edges, topped with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of sea salt. A small dish of creamy garlic sauce sits beside them for dipping, with warm, cozy kitchen lighting in the background, creating a homely dinner atmosphere.

Make Smashed Potatoes That Will Steal the Show at Your Next Dinner

Crispy smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for any meal. With golden, crunchy edges and soft, fluffy centers, these potatoes strike a balance between mashed and roasted potatoes, offering a delicious, versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, European, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Potato masher or flat-bottomed glass
  • Small bowl for seasoning mix
  • Oven or air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs Baby potatoes (Yukon Gold, red, or waxy variety)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt for dipping sauce

Instructions
 

  • Puncture the potatoes with a fork to ensure softness as they boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes.
    A hand puncturing raw potatoes with a fork in a pot of boiling salted water, with steam rising and the potatoes partially submerged. The focus is on the fork making small puncture marks in the potatoes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper or oil.
  • Smash the potatoes gently with a potato masher or glass, creating a ½-inch thick surface.
    A hand gently smashing boiled potatoes with a potato masher on a countertop, creating a ½-inch thick surface. A glass is visible in the background as an alternative tool. The scene focuses on the texture of the smashed potatoes.
  • Mix olive oil (or butter) with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt, then brush over the smashed potatoes.
    A hand brushing a mixture of olive oil or butter with spices over smashed potatoes on a baking sheet, creating a golden, crispy texture. The rustic kitchen setting adds warmth to the scene.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness. (Optional: broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.)
    Golden, crispy smashed potatoes baking on a sheet, with some showing crispy edges. The oven is set to 425°F (220°C), and a spatula is ready to flip the potatoes for even crispiness.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese (optional) before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
    A plate of golden, crispy smashed potatoes garnished with parsley and Parmesan, with a bowl of dipping sauce beside it. The vibrant scene captures the final touches of the dish.

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