Crispy Smashed Potatoes

I’m about to rock your world with the BEST EVER crispy smashed potatoes! Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish or a satisfying snack.

If I had to choose just one source of carbs to eat for the rest of my life, it would probably be potatoes! There is a good reason why potatoes are everyone’s favorite side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The secret to a good potato dish is to keep it simple. That’s why this recipe for crispy smashed potatoes is beloved in our household. It perfectly combines the fluffy texture of mashed potatoes with the crispy outside. And don’t get me started on the flavors!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• With the holiday season approaching, you’ll love having this side dish as part of your feast!
• This recipe is very simple! Crispy smashed potatoes are a great option for beginner cooks, college students, busy professionals, or stay-at-home parents.
• To be honest, you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to make this recipe. Use it as part of your meal prep, Sunday roast, or delicious snack.
• Making these crispy smashed potatoes is quite fun! If you’re trying to inspire your children to start cooking, try making this dish together.

How to Make This Recipe

Let’s begin! First, we will need to boil the potatoes. Bring salted water to boil and simmer the potatoes on low heat for about 30 minutes. They should be soft and tender, easy to break up with a fork.

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the baking sheet and preheat the oven to 400F.

Once they are cooked, drain the liquid from your Yukon gold potatoes and transfer them onto the lined baking sheet. make sure they are properly spread out. You want at least 1 inch distance between your potatoes!

Slice halfway through each potato with a butter knife, then use the bottom of a glass or cup to smash them flat, kind of like patties.

Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. If you prefer, you can drizzle your potatoes with olive oil for that extra sizzle.

Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until your potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Meanwhile, make the green goddess dressing for dipping. Once your potatoes are fully cooked, taste and add extra salt if desired. Enjoy!

Hack It!

• My favorite way to eat these crispy smashed potatoes is with green goddess dressing. However, you can serve them with any other condiment or dip of choice!
• You can easily add more seasoning to your crispy smashed potatoes. Try adding dried herbs, paprika, chilli powder, cumin, and more. You can also use spice mixes like cajun or taco seasoning.
• If you have any leftovers (although I doubt you will!), store them in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer to revive your potatoes.
• I used Yukon gold potatoes, but this recipe will work with other potatoes of a similar profile. You can also make these using smaller potatoes, as long as you reduce their time on the stove.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Crispy Roasted Potatoes
• Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
• Vegan Mashed Potatoes
• Lentil Potato and Kale Soup
• Air Fryer Zucchini

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