These positively addictive crispy smashed potatoes are sure to be your new favorite side dish. Smashed potatoes are baked until perfectly crispy; and paired with sour cream, aioli, or ranch dressing, they’re a slam dunk dish that grownups and kids alike love!
You guys, if you’ve spent any time on Pinterest these days, you’ve probably spotted some variation of this snack and I am here to tell you that the very concept of a crispy smashed, twice-cooked potato is both genius and delightful.
Positively Addictive Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Soft in the center, perfectly crispy along the edges, salty and savory, practically made for dipping; these positively addictive crispy smashed potatoes are so good you’ll be lucky if you don’t eat every single crispy potato hot off the sheet pan. I may or may not be guilty of snacking on these long before they make it to the dinner table.
Plus, the dish is both vegan and gluten-free, making it the ideal side dish or appetizer.
Truthfully, I’m not sure what took me so long to give these a try, but goodness, now that I have, I’m never going back. I may very well have to crispy smash everything. (Crispy smashed Brussels sprouts, I’m coming for you.)
These are perfect as a side dish for either brunch or dinner, and with a yummy dipping sauce, could serve as the ideal vegetarian appetizer at your next party.
Bonus: the kids LOVED these crispy potatoes just as much as the grownups did. Our oldest actually told me that they tasted even better than French fries. (They’re also great dunked in ketchup!) This is HIGH praise coming from my little French fry lovers; trust me.
Ingredients
- small potatoes (red or yellow potatoes)
- olive oil
- Sea salt
- garlic powder and/or onion powder
- fresh chopped herbs, parmesan, sour cream, aioli, etc. (all optional)
Truly, making these could not be simpler, and the result is so delicious you’ll honestly wonder why you haven’t been making your potatoes this way all along.
A Few Tips for Making the Very Best Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Go for small potatoes. The smaller varieties allow for more crispiness; making them extra delish. The most popular small potatoes are available in red or yellow/gold, and both taste absolutely delicious when cooked with this method.
Use a large baking sheet. You’ll want a large baking surface to give all the potatoes room to bake and crisp. You can always use two pans instead of one.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and then generously brush the parchment paper on the baking sheet with olive oil. (You can do this directly on your sheet pan, but it’s a messier cleanup.)
Be sure to top your potatoes with a little garlic powder and/or onion powder. Both flavors add just the right punch to your crispy smashed potatoes.
Optional: if you love cheese, you could also top your boiled, smashed, olive oil topped potatoes with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese in addition to the salt and garlic powder, for cheesy snack.
If you really want to take your crispy smashed potatoes to the next level, might I suggest to top with sour cream, aioli, or ranch dressing?
Chef’s kiss. 😘
Now on to the easy crispy smashed potato recipe …
These positively addictive crispy smashed potatoes are bound to be your new favorite side dish. Smashed potatoes are baked until perfectly crispy; and paired with sour cream, aioli, or ranch dressing, they're a slam dunk dish that grownups and kids alike love! 
Positively Addictive Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
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