Description
Crispy, golden, and packed with garlicky herb flavor, these Herbs & Garlic Smashed Potatoes are the perfect cozy side dish. Soft and fluffy inside with irresistibly crunchy edges, they pair beautifully with almost any main and deliver big comfort food vibes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kilogram baby potatoes, washed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh chopped herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the baby potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and season with a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Arrange the boiled potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each one using a potato masher or the bottom of a sturdy cup.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice if using.
- Brush the herb garlic mixture generously over each smashed potato, ensuring the cracks absorb the flavor.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use evenly sized potatoes for consistent cooking and crisping.
- Let the potatoes dry slightly after boiling for better crispiness.
- Space the potatoes apart on the baking sheet to promote even browning.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore their crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic potatoes, herb potatoes, crispy potatoes, roasted potatoes, side dish, vegetarian side