Crispy Smashed Potatoes are here to take your side dish to the next level! These golden, flavorful ultra crispy potatoes served with a spicy garlic sauce and homemade mayonnaise is the ultimate comfort food.
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A simple smash turns the baby potatoes into deliciously crispy bites, cooked to perfection with butter, served with flavorful garlic sauce and homemade mayonnaise. Their crispy outside pairs wonderfully with a fluffy inside, creating a delightful texture you'll crave over and over.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Here are a few reasons to fall in love with this recipe:
- Simple Ingredients: The recipe utilizes common kitchen staples, making it accessible and easy to prepare.
- Quick and Easy Preparation: With straightforward instructions, this recipe allows you to whip up a delicious and visually stunning dish without spending excessive time in the kitchen.
- Perfectly Crispy Texture: The smashing and pan-cooking technique ensures a satisfyingly crispy exterior, providing a delightful contrast to the tender interior of the baby potatoes.
- Burst of Flavor: The garlic-chili sauce adds a punch of bold flavors with garlic, parsley, chili pepper, cumin powder, paprika, and more. This sauce elevates the taste of the potatoes and provides a unique and memorable taste.
- Comfort Food Appeal: Crispy smashed potatoes have a comforting quality that makes them a crowd-pleaser. The combination of crispy edges, creamy interior, and flavorful sauces creates a satisfying and comforting dish.
- Perfect for Sharing: These crispy smashed potatoes are ideal for sharing with friends and family as a side dish or appetizer. The interactive process of smashing the potatoes and drizzling the sauces adds a communal element to the dining experience.
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🧾Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
- Potatoes: The potatoes provide a starchy base with a creamy interior when boiled and smashed.
- Salt: Salt enhances the natural flavor of the potatoes and other ingredients.
- Butter: Adds richness and a savory flavor to the smashed potatoes. You can use olive oil, ghee, or a plant-based butter alternative for a dairy-free version.
For Garlic-Chili Sauce:
- Garlic: Provides a pungent and aromatic flavor.
- Parsley: Adds freshness and a hint of herbaceous flavor.
- Chili Pepper: Infuses heat and spice.
- Salt: Enhances and balances flavors.
- Cumin Powder: Adds warmth and depth.
- Paprika: Introduces a smoky and slightly sweet note.
- Pepper: Contributes additional heat and complexity.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Enhances richness and provides a fruity flavor.
- Vinegar: Adds acidity, balancing the richness and adding brightness to the sauce. You can also use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar as alternatives.
For Mayonnaise:
- Milk: Adds creaminess and helps achieve the desired consistency. You can also use plant-based milk (almond, soy, coconut) for a dairy-free version.
- Sunflower Oil: Contributes to the richness of the mayonnaise.
- Salt: Enhances and balances flavors.
- Vinegar: Adds tanginess, cutting through the richness of the mayonnaise.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Place baby potatoes into a pot, followed by a generous amount of water and a sprinkle of salt.
2. Allow the baby potatoes to simmer until they reach the desired tenderness, typically around 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring they're fork-tender without becoming overly soft.
3. As the potatoes cook, prepare the garlic-chili sauce in a blender. Combine garlic, parsley, chili pepper, salt, cumin powder, paprika, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and vinegar.
4. Thoroughly blend all the ingredients until a smooth sauce is achieved.
5. Transfer the blended garlic-chili sauce into a small bowl and set it aside for later use.
6. After draining, allow the potatoes to cool down slightly before proceeding.
7. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it melts and begins to sizzle.
8. Arrange the potatoes in the pan, then gently press down on each one with the bottom of a glass to flatten them slightly.
9. Cook the smashed potatoes over a low to medium heat until they turn golden and develop a crispy texture on both sides.
10. As the smashed potatoes cook, prepare the mayonnaise by adding together milk, sunflower oil, salt, and vinegar in a blender.
11. Blend until the mixture thickens and achieves a creamy consistency.
12. Transfer the mayonnaise into a small bowl and set it aside for later use.
13. Take the golden smashed potatoes out of the pan and transfer them onto a plate.
14. Spoon the garlic-chili sauce generously over the crispy smashed potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
15. Add a few dollops of the mayonnaise on top of the golden smashed potatoes.
16. Present the crispy smashed potatoes while they're still hot.
📖Variations of Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Mediterranean Smashed Potatoes: Mix chopped kalamata olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh oregano into the smashed potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Smashed Potatoes with Pesto: Spoon basil pesto over the smashed potatoes before serving. Top with pine nuts and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for a vibrant and herby option.
- Spicy Sriracha Smashed Potatoes: Add sriracha sauce to the smashed potatoes for a spicy kick. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for a zesty flavor.
- Cajun Smashed Potatoes: Coat the smashed potatoes with Cajun seasoning before cooking. Serve with a Cajun-spiced dipping sauce for a flavorful Southern-inspired dish.
- Tex-Mex Smashed Potatoes: Sprinkle the smashed potatoes with taco seasoning and top with shredded Mexican cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Serve with salsa and guacamole for a Tex-Mex twist.
- Maple Dijon Glazed Smashed Potatoes: Whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard to create a glaze. Brush the glaze over the smashed potatoes during the last few minutes of cooking for a sweet and tangy flavor.
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🍽 How to Serve
- Appetizer or Snack: Arrange the crispy smashed potatoes on a platter and serve them as an appetizer or snack for parties or gatherings.
- Side Dish: Serve alongside chicken skewers, chicken gyros, and honey garlic chicken for a delicious side dish.
- Brunch Option: Include crispy smashed potatoes as part of a brunch spread, pairing them with sandwiches and soup.
- Kid-Friendly Option: Kids often enjoy crispy smashed potatoes as a fun and flavorful alternative to traditional potato dishes. Serve with dipping sauce like cream cheese and Muhammara.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Choose the Right Potatoes: Select small sized potatoes, such as baby potatoes or fingerlings.
Boil to Just Tender: Boil the potatoes until they are just fork-tender but not overly soft to hold their shape during smashing and cooking.
Low-Medium Heat: Cook the smashed potatoes over low-medium heat to allow them to crisp up gradually without burning.
Smashing Technique: Gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass. Aim for a thickness of about ½ to ¾ inch. Be careful not to mash them too flat.
Serve Immediately: Crispy smashed potatoes are at their best when served hot and fresh. Enjoy them immediately for the ultimate crispiness.
❓FAQ
oil or butter, cooked at too low a heat, or overcrowded in the pan during the cooking process.
While they are best served fresh, you can partially prepare them in advance by boiling and smashing, then finish cooking and crisping just before serving.
Yes, substitute plant-based ingredients such as vegan butter and non-dairy milk in the mayonnaise sauce, and omit or replace the dairy-based components.
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For Potatoes:
- 750 g Potatoes
- 2 tablespoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Butter
For Garlic-Chili Sauce:
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- Parsley
- 1 Chilli Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar
For Mayonnaise Sauce:
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Sunflower Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Vinegar
Instructions
- In a pot, add baby potatoes, water and salt.
- Cook the baby potatoes until they are fork-tender, but not too soft. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the garlic-chili sauce by adding garlic, parsley, chili pepper, salt, cumin powder, paprika, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and vinegar to a blender.
- Blend all ingredients well until smooth sauce.
- Place the garlic-chili sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Place the potatoes onto the pan and use the bottom of the glass to gently smash each potato.
- Cook the smashed potatoes over low-medium heat until both sides are golden and crispy.
- While the smashed potatoes are cooking, make the mayonnaise by combining milk, sunflower oil, salt, and vinegar in a blender.
- Blend until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Place the mayonnaise sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Remove the golden smashed potatoes from the pan and place them on a plate.
- Drizzle the garlic-chili sauce over the crispy smashed potatoes.
- Top the golden smashed potatoes with a few dollops of mayonnaise.
- Serve the crispy smashed potatoes hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra
OMG, those potatoes look AMAZING! Golden, crispy perfection – I NEED to try this recipe ASAP!