PrintCrispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic
A crowd-pleasing potato side dish that is boiled, smashed, and oven-roasted until crunchy. Perfect for holidays or any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the potatoes.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as aioli or ketchup.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or rosemary before roasting.
- Ensure potatoes are well-drained to achieve maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg