Super crispy smashed potato

Step 1

Wash and place the baby potatoes in a pot. Cover with at least 3cm of boiling water and cook at medium heat until tender (around 20 minutes).

Step 2

Drain the pot and shake the potatoes through a sieve to remove excess water, set aside and allow to dry for a few minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 180C.

Step 4

Add the melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl, mix well.

Step 5

Place the potatoes into a large baking tray and spread evenly.

Step 6

Press gently on each potato with a large fork or potato masher until it’s flattened but still in one piece.

Step 7

Apply the butter mix evenly to each potato.

Step 8

Place them into the oven and bake for 20-25 mins, or until golden brown and crispy. Don’t flip!

Step 9

Serve hot.

Step 10

Wash and place the baby potatoes in a pot. Cover with at least 3cm of boiling water and cook at medium heat until tender (around 20 minutes).

Step 11

Drain the pot and shake the potatoes through a sieve to remove excess water, set aside and allow to dry for a few minutes.

Step 12

Preheat oven to 180C.

Step 13

Add the melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl, mix well.

Step 14

Place the potatoes into a large baking tray and spread evenly.

Step 15

Press gently on each potato with a large fork or potato masher until it’s flattened but still in one piece.

Step 16

Apply the butter mix evenly to each potato.

Step 17

Place them into the oven and bake for 20-25 mins, or until golden brown and crispy. Don’t flip!

Step 18

Serve hot.