Description
The crispiest, creamiest comfort food that blends mashed and roasted potatoes into one crave-worthy dish.
Ingredients
1½ lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: chopped chives, crumbled feta, Parmesan, kimchi, crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add whole baby potatoes and simmer until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F).
3. Drain potatoes and dry on a towel for 5–10 minutes.
4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently smash each with a flat-bottomed glass.
5. Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over potatoes.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy, rotating halfway.
7. Top with desired toppings and serve hot.
Notes
Dry thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispiness.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—airflow is key.
Try variations: Korean (kimchi + gochugaru), Italian (mozzarella + basil), Cajun (Cajun spice + sausage).
To make ahead, boil and smash, then refrigerate until ready to roast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, comfort food