Smashed Potatoes recipe is a simple potato dish that stands out from the others and makes a great change on the menu. While the method is a multi-step process, the end result is worth the extra effort! Mashed potatoes are exactly as they sound - beautifully round potatoes are mashed into organically shaped, jagged disks and fried in a hot oven until golden brown. Variations on the smashed potatoes recipe include the addition of parmesan, strong garlic and flavorful herbs.
Which smashed potatoes recipe would you like to try?
Smashed potatoes are a great side dish for everyday or holiday meals. If you can boil water, you can also make this dish. Just follow the step-by-step instructions in these delicious recipes.
Crispy mashed potatoes
These crispy potatoes taste best when they're still hot and fresh, so it's recommended to serve them straight from the oven. They are great for lunch or dinner.
Preparation:15 minutes
Cooking time:50 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients:
- 1 kg small to medium red or yellow potatoes
- 1 tbsp plus 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives and/or green onions
Preparation:
- Scrub the potatoes if they are dirty and rinse them under running water. Remove anddiscard all germsand place the potatoes in a large pot.
- Fill the pot with water until the potatoes are submerged and covered with 1 inch of additional water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until they can be easily pierced with a fork (smaller potatoes will be done in about 20 minutes, medium ones in about 25 minutes).
- While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F and drizzle a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Then distribute the oil evenly with a brush.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a large colander and cool until safe to handle, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet and mash them lightly with a potato masher so that each piece is about 1/2 inch high (thinner potatoes are crispier).
- Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the garlic and onion powders and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt on top. Finally, sprinkle them lightly with freshly ground pepper.
- Bake the potatoes until they are nicely golden around the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and serve hot.
Smashed Potatoes Recipe for Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
These delicious smashed potatoes are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, finished with garlic butter and melted Parmesan cheese. Their crispy edges are simply amazing!
Preparation:10 minutes
Cooking time:50 minutes
Servings:8
Ingredients:
- 1 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold or Carisma)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 THE Parmesankäse
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to medium-high heat (around 200°C).
- Put the cleaned potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring them to the boil. Cook them covered for 30-35 minutes and drain well.
- Grease a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray. Spread the potatoes on the tray and flatten them with a potato masher (not too hard, otherwise they will be pureed).
- Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley and pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spray lightly with olive oil spray.
- Bake the potatoes until golden and crispy (about 10-15 minutes). Take them out of the oven, sprinkle them with Parmesan cheese and put them back in the oven until the cheese is melted.
Delicious recipe for chili smashed potatoes made from sweet potatoes
Crunchy mashedSweet potatoes are tasty, sweet and healthy!
Preparation:15 minutes
Cooking time:20 minutes
Servings:2-4
Ingredients:
- 1kg sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as coriander, parsley etc.
Preparation:
- Cut the washed sweet potatoes into thirds – or even 4 or 5 pieces if you have very large sweet potatoes. We recommend leaving the peel on, but you can also peel it.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill it with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Let the potatoes simmer until they slide down on their own when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain them and let them cool.
- Brush a baking sheet with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and place the potatoes on it. Crush them once with your hand or with the bottom of a glass, trying to keep them in one piece.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper, chili and garlic powder.
- Place the tray in the oven and roast the smashed potatoes for 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Take them out and drizzle with the chili garlic sauce. Sprinkle the mashed potatoes with some feta cheese and herbs and serve immediately.
