Description
Crispy crushed garlic potatoes showcase creamy interiors with golden, herb-flecked exteriors. Salt, olive oil, and fresh herbs elevate simple ingredients into a memorable side dish you’ll want to serve alongside roasted meats or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (red, yellow, or fingerling)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (or 0.5 tsp dried herbs)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge potatoes in salted water, boil vigorously until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes, then drain completely.
- Crushing Technique: Transfer boiled potatoes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, delicately crush each potato using a flat-bottomed tool to create rustic, textured surfaces without breaking them apart.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a robust seasoning mixture that will enhance the potato’s natural flavor profile.
- Seasoning Application: Generously coat each crushed potato with the herb-infused oil blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese for additional depth and richness.
- Roasting Process: Position the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 425°F, roast until potato edges transform into crispy, golden-brown delicacies; activate broiler during final 2-3 minutes to intensify crunchiness.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a delicate salt sprinkle, then serve immediately alongside sour cream or aioli for a delectable culinary experience.
Notes
- Control Potato Moisture: Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Maximize Crushing Technique: Use a flat spatula or potato masher with gentle, consistent pressure to create even, rustic potato surfaces without breaking them apart.
- Optimize Oil Distribution: Brush seasoned oil generously and evenly, ensuring each potato crevice gets coated for uniform browning and intense flavor absorption.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional olive oil with avocado or coconut oil for alternative diets; use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg