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Lighter Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter (Easy Side Dish)

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These lighter crispy smashed potatoes are boiled first for a fluffy interior, then smashed and roasted until golden and shatteringly crisp. Finished with a garlic herb butter, they’re a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your baking sheet in the oven while it heats up.
  2. Place the 2 pounds of potatoes in your large pot and cover them with cold water by about 2 inches. Add the 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes in the colander and let them sit for 2-3 minutes to steam dry. Give them a gentle shake to rough up the skins.
  4. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the sheet. Place the potatoes on the sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Using your smashing tool, gently press down on each potato until it’s about 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the black pepper and garlic powder. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to gently coat the tops and exposed flesh.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are deeply golden and crispy. Do not flip them.
  7. While the potatoes bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, and rosemary in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  8. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Drizzle or brush the garlic herb butter over the hot potatoes. Sprinkle immediately with flaky sea salt. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, preheat the baking sheet in the oven before adding the potatoes. Let the potatoes steam dry after boiling to remove excess moisture. Be gentle when smashing to keep potatoes intact. Use flaky sea salt for finishing for best texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes.

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Keywords: crispy smashed potatoes, garlic herb butter, easy side dish, lighter potatoes, Yukon Gold, roasted potatoes

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