Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender (a knife should easily go through them). Drain in a colander.

Step 3

Brush a large metal baking tray with 1 tbsp of the sunflower oil.

Step 4

Place the potatoes on the prepared baking tray, then squash each one down with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Don't worry if some of them break apart - that means more crispy bits!

Step 5

Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic salt and paprika onto the potatoes.

Step 6

Brush the remaining 2 tbsp of oil on the potatoes and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes – until the potatoes are crispy and golden.

Step 7

Take the potatoes out of the oven and sprinkle with a little fresh parsley before serving.