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Published: May 13, 2018 · Modified: Nov 2, 2021 by Kathy

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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A plate filled with flattened smashed potatoes.

Oven roasted baby potatoes make the best side dish! These crispy smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside.

This easy to make side dish can be ready in under 30 minutes. 

Crispy round baby potatoes topped with fresh herbs.

Why make these potatoes

When I was little my grandma had a huge garden with rows and rows of potatoes planted. She would sometimes dig up a potato plant before the potatoes were fully mature.

She would dig out enough small potatoes for dinner and they were the softest, most delicious potatoes ever. Grandma always called them "new potatoes". 

I found some small baby potatoes at our grocery store. While I believe these are grown and harvest as small potatoes, they reminded me of my grandma's new potatoes.

These crispy smashed potatoes have crispy edges and nice and creamy interiors. They are a perfect bite!

Since the potatoes are small, they cook up in almosts no time at all and make a delicious side dish for any meal.

Key ingredients

Baby new potatoes on a white board.
  • Small baby potatoes - use red or yellow potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh herbs - thyme, rosemary or parsley
  • Coarse salt

Step by step directions

  • Boil potatoes until they are soft
  • Drain well and drizzle with olive oil
  • Place on a lightly greased baking sheet
  • Carefully smash the potatoes using a flat surface
  • Small potatoes covered in oil.
  • Using a cup to smash cooked potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and herbs
  • Bake in a preheated 450° for 15 minutes or until the edges are nice and crispy
Smashed potatoes with herbs and salt.

Recipe tips

  • Try to smash your potatoes to a consistent level so they cook evenly
  • The smaller and thinner the potatoes, the quicker they will cook
  • Keep an eye on your potatoes so they don't burn
  • Sprinkle with a few fresh herbs before serving

Serving suggestions

These potatoes would be delicious served with grilled flank steak or barbecued chicken, a Caesar salad and fresh green beans!

More potato recipes

If you're looking for more delicious ways to cook potatoes, check out these recipes

  • Grilled baby potatoes
  • Potato galette
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Oven roasted potatoes
  • Roasted hasselback potatoes
  • Twice baked potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes on a serving plate.

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Crispy round baby potatoes topped with fresh herbs.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Kathy Berget
Baby potatoes smashed and baked with a crispy outside and a fluffy inside.
5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
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Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 pounds small potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes until soft (approximately 10 minutes)
    1-2 pounds small potatoes
  • Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss potatoes lightly so olive oil covers all areas of potatoes.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Grease a baking sheet with a small amount of olive oil. Place potatoes on tray. Gently smash each potato with a flat surface (I used the bottom of a glass.) Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh thyme.
    ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are crispy. Cooking times my vary depending on the size of your potatoes and how flat you smashed them. 

Notes

  • Try to smash your potatoes to a consistent level so they cook evenly
  • The smaller and thinner the potatoes, the quicker they will cook
  • Keep an eye on your potatoes so they don't burn
  • Sprinkle with a few fresh herbs before serving

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 3potatoesCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 2gVitamin C: 22.8mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.9mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    May 08, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    Can you make these ahead of time? I am having a lot of people over.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 08, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Cheryl,
      You can prepare part of these potatoes ahead of time. Boil the potatoes and allow to cool. Allow to cool and then drizzle with olive oil. You can smash and then store in a container in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. Just place on a greased baking sheet and bake. You will need to increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes since the potatoes will be cold.
      Let me know how they turn out!
      Enjoy - Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  2. Adina says

    May 31, 2018 at 7:23 am

    I am so making these tomorrow!!!!!!!!! I love the recipe, we eat baked potatoes all the time, but it never occurred to me to make them like this. They look amazing!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 03, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      If you love potatoes, you are going to love these! Let me know how they turn out.

      Reply
  3. Kaylene says

    May 28, 2018 at 11:46 pm

    I don't grow potatoes every year but when I do I usually get impatient and dig up a few small baby ones. Now I know what I will be doing with these small ones next time!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 03, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      Now you won't feel bad digging up those little potatoes!

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    May 24, 2018 at 5:45 am

    These smashed potatoes sound like a recipe right up my alley, Kathy! I love a good potato, and the smashed version sounds like the perfect combination of crispy and soft. Also, for the record, I would have fun smashing these, too! 🙂 I definitely want to put these on the menu for sometime soon. I'm totally craving some potatoes after reading this post now...haha!

    Reply
  5. Suzi says

    May 19, 2018 at 4:30 am

    5 stars
    These look great, Kathy! When are you going to recreate her mashed potatoes and peas recipe? 😄

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 19, 2018 at 7:02 am

      I'll have to have mom make those! 🙂

      Reply
  6. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    May 16, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Great side Kathy. These smashed potatoes look delicious and easy! I'd love these paired with a big juicy burger fresh off the grill!!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 17, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Now I'm hungry! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    May 14, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    These are one of my favorite sides Kathy! Leftovers are perfect for breakfast with eggs too!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Oh yum....I think I'd better make a double batch next time so I can have leftovers for breakfast!

      Reply
  8. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says

    May 13, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    I never heard of these, but they look delicious. I can just see myself adding some crushed garlic with a sprinkle of rosemary!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Crushed garlic and rosemary would be a great combination on these potatoes.

      Reply
  9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    I bet your grandmas potatoes were the tastiest! Nothing like growing your own! Smashed potatoes are one of my favourite ways to enjoy those little ones. I love those little messy, crispy bits! I could eat just these for dinner and call it a day 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Why are the crispy bits the best? It's my favorite part too!

      Reply
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