Description
Simple and satisfying smashed potatoes with crispy edges and fluffy centers, perfect for a quick family-friendly side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds small potatoes (Yukon Gold or baby potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and position a rack in the upper third.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let cool slightly, spread them out to dry.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash them with a fork or masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Rub oil across each potato for even coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown, flipping once midway.
Notes
For extra flavor, finish with flaky sea salt right out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg