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Smashed Potato Recipe

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Introducing your new favourite potato recipe – buttery, crispy SMASHED POTATOES! Crazy crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, there’s a serious risk that only half of these will make it to the dinner table….

smashed potato recipe

Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes

smashed potato recipe

Recipe VIDEO above. Extra crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. They taste like French fries except they’re buttery (and look more rustic! 🙂 ) These will be your new favourite way with potatoes! Makes 12, depending on size of potatoes. Make as many as can fit on the tray once smashed, as long as they aren’t touching.

Prep: 10min

Total: 70min

Serving Size: 58 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 58 g, calories 85 kcal

Ingredients:

  • 700g / 1.4 lb small potatoes (12 – 14) ((Note 1))
  • 1 – 1.2kg / 2 – 2.4lb medium potatoes (6 – 8)
  • 1 tbsp salt ((for boiling))
  • 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter (, melted)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt ((for sprinkling))
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Finely chopped parsley (, optional garnish)

Instruction:

  1. Cook potatoes: Bring a pot of water to the boil, add 1 tbsp salt. Cook potatoes until soft – small ones should take around 20 to 25 minutes, medium ones might take 30 minutes. It’s ok if the skin splits. Alternatively, steam or microwave them.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
  3. Steam dry: Drain the potatoes and let them dry in the colander for 5 minutes or so.
  4. Smash! Place on the tray then use a large fork or potato masher to squish them, keeping them in one piece. Thin = crisper. Thicker = fluffier insides. (Both good!) More nubbly surface = better crunch!
  5. Steam dry again: Leave on the tray to steam dry for 5 minutes or so – makes them crispier!
  6. Drizzle: Drizzle with butter, then olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake: Bake for 45 minutes (small potatoes) to 55 minutes (medium) or until deep golden and crispy. Do not flip!
  8. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley if desired.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

FAQ

How does Gordon Ramsay make smashed potatoes?

Heat a large pot of salted water until boiling. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender and cooked through. Drain the potatoes; add the sour cream, butter, chives, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Mash by hand with a potato masher until creamy.

What is the recipe for smashed potatoes from Rachael Ray?

Boil potatoes to just tender in salted water, then drain and cool. Squish with bottom of a juice glass and coat in melted butter, salt and pepper. Roast until very crispy and deep golden. Garnish with herbs of choice, such as chives, dill, and/or parsley.

Why are my smashed potatoes falling apart?

If they’re overcooked, they’ll fall apart when smashed. Be generous with the olive oil. It’s what gives the potatoes their crispy texture and rich flavor. Use a dark-colored sheet pan to help encourage browning.

What’s the difference between smashed potatoes and mashed potatoes?

Smashed potatoes are certainly lower in fat than mashed potatoes. The technique also works well with all potato varieties, while mashers are best made with starchy potatoes with fluffy interiors that whip up to be light and creamy.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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