crispy baby potatoes

These crispy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. They’re easy to make, crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, and so flavorful. 

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

baby potatoes (about 2 pounds)

salt (for boiling)

olive oil

salt (or

black pepper (or

teaspoon garlic powder

Cook the potatoes.

To cook on the stove: Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. The potatoes should be covered in water by about one inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

To cook in the instant pot: Add potatoes in the instant pot and cover with water (about 3-4 cups). Add salt and stir well to dissolve. Seal the lid and set the steam release knob to the sealed position. Cook the potatoes on Manual pressure for 8 minutes until tender. Once the time is up, quick release pressure or wait until all of the steam has released and the valve has dropped.

Drain completely and place the hot potatoes evenly spaced apart on a large baking sheet. Gently flatten the potatoes into approximately 1/2-inch thick discs with a potato masher or fork.

Brush or spray oil on each smashed potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 25-30 minutes. You can also broil on high for another 5 minutes to get the potatoes extra crispy.

Serve immediately with chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Golden crispy smashed potatoes with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese -- need I say more? This may be the best way ever to make potatoes!

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter and Parmesan

baby potatoes

unsalted butter, melted

garlic,

parsley

kosher salt,

black pepper

Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large pot, cover potatoes with cold water and add about 1 tablespoon salt. Cover pan and bring water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are fork tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool until cool enough to handle. 

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Place potatoes on a baking sheet.

Using bottom of a small glass, jar, or potato masher, press down on potatoes to smash them into flat patties. 

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. 

Brush butter mixture over potatoes and then sprinkle with Parmesan. 

Bake until bottoms of potatoes are beginning to crisp and tops are golden, 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Golden crispy smashed potatoes with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese — need I say more? This may be the best way ever to make potatoes!

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