Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are tender on the inside but crispy on the outside. Simple enough to make: boil, smash, and bake! But be warned: they are highly addictive!

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smashed Potatoes, Vegan Potato Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: 4 sides

Calories: 297kcal

Author: Bronwyn

Ingredients

2 lbs baby potatoes washed and sprout spots removed
¼ cup kosher or pickling salt
¼ cup olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add the salt and enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low boil until the potatoes are barely fork tender, about 15 minutes. If your potatoes are larger, they may take a bit longer.
Drain the potatoes. Dump them on a large baking sheet and place them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to dry off. Remove them from the oven and, once cool enough to handle, coat them in the oil then sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper on them. Spread them out evenly on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a dry measuring cup or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato to squish them until they're about 1/2 inch thick.
Use a pastry brush to brush the oil from the tray onto the newly exposed insides of the potatoes.
Bake until the potatoes are golden and crispy, about 35-45 minutes. Do not flip. Serve immediately.

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