Crispy smashed potatoes are one of the most viral side dishes right now. These potatoes are boiled until soft, then smashed and baked until golden and crispy on the outside while staying fluffy inside.
The secret is the garlic butter that adds rich flavor and makes them irresistible. This recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for any meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500g small potatoes
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper
- parsley (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Boil potatoes until soft (15–20 minutes).
- Drain and place them on a baking tray.
- Gently smash each potato using a glass.
- Mix melted butter with garlic.
- Brush potatoes with garlic butter and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🔥 Tips
- Use small potatoes for best results
- Don’t press too hard when smashing
- Bake until edges are golden crispy
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🍽️ Serving
Serve as side dish with chicken, meat, or even alone with sauce.
🥔 Extra Tips for Crispy Smashed Potatoes
To get perfectly crispy smashed potatoes, it’s important to choose the right type of potatoes. Small potatoes work best because they become soft inside while staying crispy on the outside.
Make sure to boil the potatoes until they are fully tender before smashing them. This step is very important because it helps create that fluffy texture inside.
When baking, don’t overcrowd the tray. Give each potato space so it can crisp up properly. Using olive oil and garlic butter together will give you the best flavor and golden color.
Learn more about potatoes here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato