Crispy Garlic and Herb Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These Crispy Garlic and Herb Smashed Potatoes are a deliciously golden and flavorful side dish. Small red baby potatoes are baked until tender, then smashed and topped with a fragrant mixture of melted butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper before a quick return to the oven for a perfect crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Total Time: 50-60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 15 small red baby potatoes
Garlic Herb Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking sheet to ensure the potatoes do not stick during baking.
- Bake Potatoes: Rinse the baby red potatoes thoroughly and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft enough to be easily pierced and smashed with a fork. Larger potatoes may need extra time.
- Prepare Herb Butter: While the potatoes bake, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined, creating a fragrant herb butter sauce.
- Smash Potatoes: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven. Using the bottom of a greased cup, gently press down on each potato to smash them flat without breaking them apart completely.
- Apply Herb Butter: Evenly drizzle the prepared garlic herb butter mixture over the smashed potatoes, ensuring each potato is well coated with the flavorful blend.
- Bake Again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes. This step allows the butter to melt further and caramelize slightly, creating a crispy, golden crust.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the crispy garlic and herb smashed potatoes hot for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooked before smashing to avoid breaking them into pieces.
- Feel free to adjust herbs according to your preference or availability.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil to make it dairy-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic herb potatoes, crispy potatoes, baked potatoes, side dish, red baby potatoes, herb butter
