Description
Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes deliver a golden crunch with herb-infused seasoning. Garlic, rosemary, and sea salt create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave for your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes
- 3 tbsps olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsps salt (for boiling)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for a cheesy finish)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boiling: Immerse fingerling potatoes in heavily salted cold water, covering them completely in a large pot. Heat until water reaches a rolling boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Preparation: Drain potatoes thoroughly and allow them to air dry and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Smashing: Distribute potatoes across the baking sheet, then use a flat-bottomed object like a glass or potato masher to gently crush each potato, creating rustic, textured surfaces with slight cracks and increased surface area.
- Seasoning: Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle and brush the aromatic mixture generously over each smashed potato, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Roasting: Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to promote uniform browning. Potatoes should emerge golden brown, crispy on the edges, with a tender interior.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve hot alongside sour cream or aioli for dipping.
Notes
- Selecting Potatoes: Choose small, uniform-sized fingerling potatoes for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Salt Water Technique: Use heavily salted water during boiling to enhance potato flavor from the inside out.
- Cooling Matters: Allow potatoes to air dry after boiling to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispier results.
- Flattening Strategy: Use a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher with gentle pressure to create maximum surface area for crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg