Description
Crispy “Smashed Fingerling Potatoes” deliver golden, herb-crusted perfection with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Salt-kissed edges and buttery interiors invite you to savor each irresistible bite of this simple yet sophisticated side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons salt (for boiling)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for a cheesy finish)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Submerge fingerling potatoes in a generously salted cold water bath within a spacious cooking vessel.
- Elevate the water temperature, allowing potatoes to simmer vigorously until they yield effortlessly to a fork’s gentle pressure, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully evacuate excess liquid, permitting potatoes a brief moment to cool and stabilize.
- Calibrate the oven’s temperature to a robust 425F, simultaneously preparing a parchment-lined baking landscape.
- Arrange boiled potatoes across the sheet, then systematically flatten each morsel using a sturdy utensil, creating rustic, textured surfaces.
- Craft a harmonious seasoning elixir by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, aromatic herbs, and complementary spices in a compact mixing vessel.
- Lavishly distribute the herbaceous mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage across the smashed potato terrain.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the heated oven, allowing the potatoes to transform into crisp, golden medallions through a 25-30 minute roasting ritual.
- Upon achieving optimal crispness, embellish with optional Parmesan shavings and a sprinkle of verdant parsley.
- Present immediately alongside a complementary dipping companion like tangy sour cream or zesty aioli.
Notes
- Boil potatoes in generously salted water to infuse flavor deep into the potato’s core, ensuring each bite is well-seasoned.
- Use a flat-bottomed glass or sturdy spatula for consistent smashing, creating maximum crispy surface area for incredible crunchiness.
- Choose waxy fingerling varieties like Russian Banana or French Fingerling for best texture, avoiding starchy potatoes that might fall apart during smashing.
- Experiment with alternative herb combinations like rosemary and sage, or swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to create a dairy-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg