Tired of your everday potatoes? Try these Crispy Smashed Potatoes and kick up your potato game! We serve these as appetizers, side dishes and snacks. Great on game day too with a ton of toppings!
How to make the best ever Crispy Smashed Potatoes –
Once you see how easy thee are you will make them over and over again!
We start with baby potoatoes. Golden are our favorite variety for this recipe, but little red ones work as well.
Pick out uniform size potatoes. This will ensure the potatoes all cook at the same time…plus it’s just prettier :).
Boil the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
Place on a large baking sheet covered in parchment or drizzled with olive oil.
Whats the best tool to use to smash potatoes?
I tried the potato masher which is a popular tool, a glass, a coffee cup but I found the most sturdy tool is a Mason typle jar. They are heavy duty with a flat bottom and you can press without fear of breaking.
PRO TIP: give the bottom of the jar a quick spray of non stick before beginning to smash!
How to make Crispy Smashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer –
This is actually my favorite method for the crispiest smashed potatoes. The down side is you will need to cook two batches. The upside is each batch takes half the time it does in the oven! Win Win! or is it Lose Win? Either way the Air Fryer a great way to crisp up smashed potatoes!
- After boiling and draining the potatoes. Smash and brush with butter. Heat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees. Line the basket with a parchment liner if desired.
- Air Fry for 10-12 minures or until crispy!
What can I serve with these Smashed Potatoes?
- Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Asian Inspired Meatloaf (tastes like the inside of a potsticker!)
- Brown Sugar and Garlic Pork
- Garlic Dijon Salmon
Just to name a few! These crispy little taters go with everything!
Lets Eat!
Kathi and Rachel
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 12 small red or yellow potatoes
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil : or butter for brushing on potatoes
- Salt and Pepper
- Your choice of toppings – parmesan cheese herbs, sour cream, bacon etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Put whole small potatoes in large saucepan or dutch oven. Fill with water until potatoes are covered.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
- Drizzle a couple tablespoons oil onto a large sheet pan or cover with parchment paper.
- Drain potatoes and while still hot, place on prepared baking sheet.
- While potatoes are still hot, and using a jar or mug gently press down on the potato until smashed.
- Brush with olive oil or butter.
- Sprinkle GENEROUSLY with salt and pepper.
- Bake in hot oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and brown.
- Top with your choice of toppings such as cheese and sour cream
Notes
- After boiling and draining the potatoes. Smash and brush with butter. Heat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees. Line the asket with a parchment liner if desired.
- Air Fry for 10-12 minures or until crispy!
Nutrition
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Wonderful cook says
I made these smashed potatoes last night and they turned out PERFECT!👌🏻Crispy and delicious! Thanks!