Smashed Potatoes Recipe

This Smashed Potatoes Recipe delivers perfectly crispy, golden edges with a fluffy and tender center. These crispy smashed potatoes recipe style potatoes are buttery, rustic, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re making a smashed potatoes recipe oven method or trying a smashed potatoes recipe air fryer variation, this easy smashed potatoes recipe will quickly become your favorite side dish. With simple ingredients and a boil, smash, and bake method, you’ll get restaurant-quality results right at home.

Ingredients

• 700g Small Potatoes (About 12–14) Or 1 – 1.2kg Medium Potatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Salt (For Boiling)
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt (For Sprinkling)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• Finely Chopped Parsley, Optional

Directions

• Bring A Large Pot Of Water To A Boil And Add 1 Tablespoon Salt. Add Potatoes And Cook Until Fork Tender. Small Potatoes Take About 20–25 Minutes, Medium Potatoes About 30 Minutes.
• Preheat Oven To 200°C / 390°F (180°C Fan).
• Drain Potatoes And Let Them Steam Dry In A Colander For 5 Minutes.
• Place Potatoes On A Baking Tray. Using A Fork Or Potato Masher, Gently Smash Each Potato Until Flattened But Still In One Piece. Thinner Potatoes Will Be Crispier, Thicker Ones Will Have Fluffier Centers.
• Let The Smashed Potatoes Steam Dry On The Tray For Another 5 Minutes For Extra Crispiness.
• Drizzle Melted Butter Evenly Over The Potatoes, Then Drizzle With Olive Oil. Sprinkle With Salt And Black Pepper.
• Bake For 45 Minutes (Small Potatoes) Or 55 Minutes (Medium Potatoes) Until Deep Golden And Crispy. Do Not Flip During Baking.
• Remove From Oven And Garnish With Chopped Parsley Before Serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Servings: 12 Pieces
Yield: 12 Smashed Potatoes