Description
These crispy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish, featuring shatteringly crisp edges and fluffy interiors, finished with a bold garlic herb butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
- Water (for boiling)
- Kosher salt (for boiling water)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover with cold water by an inch and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until tender all the way through.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and let them steam for a minute. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry thoroughly to remove surface moisture.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place dried potatoes on the baking sheet. Using a heavy mug or potato masher, gently press each potato flat to about half an inch thick.
- Sprinkle potatoes generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, ensuring it gets into the cracks.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until edges are golden brown and crispy.
- While potatoes roast, mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and brush or spoon the garlic herb butter mixture over the hot potatoes.
- Switch oven to broil and return pan to the oven for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until butter bubbles and edges are extra dark and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not skip the drying step; wet potatoes will steam instead of crisp. Use Yukon Golds or red potatoes as they hold their shape better than Russets. If using salted butter, reduce added salt. For best crunch, reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven rather than a microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approx. 1/
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: crispy smashed potatoes, garlic herb butter, side dish, easy dinner, roasted potatoes, weeknight meals