Easy Smashed Potatoes
These Easy Smashed Potatoes are a fun alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. They are easy to make, delicious and make a great Thanksgiving side dish or all year round!
Servings: 6
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb small to medium tri-color potatoes or red/purple/yellow
- 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, depending on if you like spice
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme or fresh
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh cracked sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash potatoes under running water and scrub with a veggie brush if needed. Place the potatoes in a large pot.
- Fill the pot with enough water to fully submerge the potatoes + 1 additional inch of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil over a large baking pan lined with parchment paper and use a brush to spread it evenly over the pan. (Cookie + Kate recommends not lining with parchment paper for a crispier product, but I went with the easy clean-up route -- totally up to you!)
- In a small bowl, combine 4 Tbsp of oil, and all of the herbs and spices (aside from salt and pepper). Stir to combine.
- When the potatoes are done, transfer to a strainer to drain the water and give them a few minutes to cool.
- Evenly distribute the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and use a potato masher or fork to gently smash each potato.
- Use a brush to evenly coat the potatoes with the oil + spice mixture. Then season with fresh cracked salt + pepper, to taste.
- Bake the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden on the edges.
- Sprinkle with additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
- Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg