Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
Crispy smashed red potatoes are a delightful and easy comfort food that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Boil the red potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet, arrange the potatoes and gently smash each one with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg