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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes or any waxy potatoes
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Oil
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil for drizzling
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Smash and Season
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. On a baking sheet, place the potatoes and gently smash each one with a fork.
  2. Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.

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