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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/17/23Updated: 4/01/25

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Smashed Potatoes may quickly become your favorite side dish.  They are quick and easy to make and we just can’t get enough of those crispy edges!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Being married to the grandson of an Idaho potato farmer, potatoes are popular at our house. 

These crispy smashed potatoes have been a frequent visitor to our family dinner table for years.  We love them with everything but they are especially perfect when served with a perfect steak!

They are an easy side dish and can be prepped several hours ahead of time, covered with plastic wrap and popped in the oven for 20 minutes before you are ready to serve them. Not only are they a perfect side dish for dinner but they make a great breakfast potato too.

plate of smashed potatoes with a fork

Ingredients Needed

  • Potatoes. I always use small red potatoes but you can also use Yukon Gold.  I prefer the small potatoes over the bigger ones although the big ones will work too. You will get a crisper potato with a smaller potato.
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and pepper. I use a coarse sea salt or a French grey salt. Fresh ground black pepper is best.
  • Rosemary. You can use dry or fresh herbs. Use twice as much fresh herbs as dried herbs.
  • Garlic Powder. You could also replace this with fresh minced garlic if you prefer but I find that garlic powder works better.
  • Parsley. This is used as garnish. I prefer using fresh flat leaf parsley.
collander of red potatoes

How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

  • Boil the potatoes in a large pot until they are fork tender.  The fork should slide easily into the potato.  They need to be soft enough to smash but not so soft that they totally fall apart.
fork tender potatoes
  • Place potatoes on a large baking sheet coated coated with olive oil.
  • Use the bottom of a glass or a potato masher to smash the potatoes. I like to smash them down to about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Space the potatoes apart a little so that more of the edges can get crisp but feel free to smash as many together as you’d like to get more on the pan.
smashed potatoes with a glass
  • Drizzle or brush the top of the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt salt, rosemary and garlic powder.
  • Roast at 450 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until the potatoes turn golden brown and crispy.
smashed potatoes on a baking sheet
  • Garnish with some fresh parsley for some nice color.  Enjoy! You could get extra creative and add some cheese to the top at the end of the baking time or give them a sprinkle of diced green onions or shallots for even more flavor.
overhead shot of smashed potatoes

Tips from Leigh Anne

  1. You can get creative with your seasonings and use your favorite. If you prefer, use Italian seasoning or any combination rosemary, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  2. For crispier potatoes spread the potatoes out evenly on the baking sheet so the edges aren’t touching, this will give you crispy edges.
  3. Don’t skimp on the olive oil. The oil prevents them from sticking to the baking sheet but also gives them crisp edges.

How to Serve Smashed Potatoes

  1. Garnish with some fresh parsley.
  2. Sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Add a few flakes of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  4. Drizzle with a little sour cream.
plate of smashed potatoes and a fork

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prepare the potatoes a few hours ahead of time and cover with plastic wrap or foil. Bake right before serving. If it is going to be longer than a couple of hours, refrigerate prepared potatoes and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking.

How do I store leftover crispy smashed potatoes?

Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for 3-4 days.

What is the best way to reheat potatoes?

You can reheat them in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 degrees F for 7-10 minutes. You can also rewarm them in the microwave but they will lose some of their crispiness.

Check out more delicious potato recipes:

  • Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
  • Skillet Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Sweet Potato Fries

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Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes may quickly become your favorite side dish.  They are quick and easy to make and we just can't get enough of those crispy edges!
serves: 8 people
Prep:20 minutes minutes
Cook:20 minutes minutes
Total:40 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. red potatoes small
  • 1 tsp salt to add to water
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Bring water and salt to a boil, add potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Drain potatoes and place on a cookie sheet that has been brushed with 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Use the bottom of a glass or a potato masher to smash potatoes to about 1/2 inch thick. Thinner for crisper potatoes.
  • Drizzle the tops of the potatoes with the remaining olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt, dried rosemary and garlic powder.
  • Bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Garnish with parsley

Tips & Notes:

  • You can get creative with your seasonings and use your favorite. If you prefer, use Italian seasoning or any combination rosemary, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • For crispier potatoes spread the potatoes out evenly on the baking sheet so the edges aren’t touching, this will give you crispy edges.
  • Don’t skimp on the olive oil. The oil prevents them from sticking to the baking sheet but also gives them crisp edges.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 602mg (26%) Potassium: 516mg (15%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 48IU (1%) Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) Calcium: 13mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
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  1. Germaine says

    Posted on 11/23 at 8:39 pm

    Easy and delicious. Followed the recipe. Used small golden potatoes.

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  2. REDBLUESPICE says

    Posted on 11/8 at 5:14 pm

    We love these crispy on the outside, well seasoned smashed potatoes!

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  3. Sue Lanter says

    Posted on 2/26 at 12:57 pm

    My husband and I loved this recipe! It will definitely be a part of our potato rotation!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 2/26 at 2:11 pm

      So glad you liked, it is one of our favorites too!

      Reply

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