Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes
If you clicked on this recipe, then I bet you already know how delicious and easy roasted potatoes are. We love these Roasted Smashed Potatoes for all these reasons:
- the exterior is crispy, golden, and perfectly roasted
- the interior is soft and delicious
- kids and adults love it
- makes a great side for any meat or main veggie dishes
- simple preparation and beginner-friendly recipe
How to make Roasted Smashed Potatoes at home
What makes these Roasted Potatoes unique is their shape and texture. They are flat instead of round, and thanks to that shape, they are crispier than your regular roasted potatoes. You will only need four simple ingredients to make them, which makes it even better. Find the recipe below; here's a quick overview for easier preparation.
- Cook the potatoes in a pot.
- Drain and let the steam go out.
- Transfer to a baking dish and squish with a spatula.
- Roast in an oven until crispy and golden.
- Season with chopped herbs and serve.
Storing
We don't recommend storing these Smashed Potatoes. What makes them unique is the crispiness, crunchiness, and delicious interior. Still, all of that disappears when you serve them cold or reheated.
Try these delicious potato sides too
- Roast Potatoes with Paprika
- Best Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dip
- Sweet Potato Chips with Rosemary
- Fried Potatoes
Thanks Spar Slovenija for all the amazing ingredients and for sponsoring this post.
METHOD
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cook the potatoes
Clean the potatoes. For this recipe, choose smaller new potatoes with skin on. Add them to a pot filled with salted boiling water. Place on the stove and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft (but not overcooked). Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat your fan-assisted oven to 210 °C / 410 °F.
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season the potatoes
Drain the potatoes and leave them on the colander for 5 minutes. Then add to a bowl and season with olive oil and salt. Toss to combine and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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bake the potatoes
Using a spatula or potato masher, squish them, keeping them in one piece but making them flatter, like a patty. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes at 210 °C / 410 °F. Turn them with a spatula, and roast for another 15 - 20 minutes.
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serve
Sprinkle the roasted smashed potatoes with chopped fresh herbs and salt. Serve with your favorite main dish.
