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Home » Course » Side Dish » Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Published: Oct 7, 2020 · Modified: Dec 20, 2021 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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These buttery Smashed Potatoes, first boiled then baked in the oven are out of this world! They are super crispy on the outside and tender inside. Serve with bacon and chives or any of your favorite toppings!

Baked smashed potatoes topped with bacon and chives.

If you are bored of making the same side dishes over and over again, I have an amazing new recipe for you! These are mini potatoes, first boiled, then smashed and baked in the oven until super crispy! I like to sprinkle some bacon and chives on top when serving for more flavor and color. Believe me, everyone will love it!

This recipe will be a great family dinner side dish for a holiday celebration, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can also serve it as finger food or an appetizer for a Super Bowl party with my Chicken Wings with Dry Rub, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs, or Instant Pot Chicken Wings.

baby potatoes on a wooden plate.

How to make it

Rinse and scrub the potatoes, then put them in a pot. Fill it with water, about 1-inch above the potatoes. Bring to boil and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

While they are cooking, preheat the oven to 425°F.

When potatoes are cooked, drain them and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

baby potatoes in a pot with water and cooked in collander.

Brush the baking pan with olive oil. Transfer the potatoes to the baking pan. Smash them with a fork or a potato masher and drizzle over melted butter.

Smashing baby potatoes and drizzling with melted butter.

Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F for about 30-40 minutes or until the tops are golden and crispy.

process photos of seasoning smashed potatoes.

Toppings ideas

There are so many ways you can add more flavor to these golden beauties. Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Sour Cream
  • Bacon
  • Chives
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
Baked smashed potatoes topped with bacon and chives.

Tips for best results

  • Don’t forget to grease the baking pan with oil, so the potatoes won’t stick to the bottom and burn.
  • Drizzle some melted butter over smashed potatoes to make them extra buttery and crispy.
  • Use small potatoes, about a golf ball size. They will come out crispier and will be easier to smash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What potatoes shall I use?

You can use red or yellow variety, just make sure they are small (about a golf ball size). You can use bigger ones as well but they won’t be as crispy.

How to store?

I prefer to serve these potatoes right from the oven. If you want to refrigerate them, you can transfer the leftovers to an air-tight container and put in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, put then in the oven at 425°F for about 10 minutes.

Baked smashed potatoes topped with bacon and chives.

Want more potato recipes?

If you love potatoes as much as I do, you might want to check out more recipe with this delicious ingredient, like Baked Fries, Potato Salad with Bacon and Egg, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.

Want more side dishes?

In addition to these amazing mini potatoes, I like to serve some other side dishes, like:

  • Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
  • Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
  • Farro Salad
  • Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
  • Green Bean Almondine
  • Gruyere Potatoes au Gratin
A baked smashed potatoe topped with bacon and chives.

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Baked smashed potatoes topped with bacon and chives.
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5 from 6 votes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These buttery Smashed Potatoes, first boiled then baked in the oven are out of this world! They are super crispy on the outside and tender inside. Serve with bacon and chives or any of your favorite toppings!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Rinse and scrub the potatoes, then put them in a pot. Fill it with water, about 1-inch above the potatoes. Bring to boil and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • While they are cooking, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • When potatoes are cooked, drain them and let sit for 5-10minutes.
  • Brush the baking pan with olive oil. Transfer the potatoes to the baking pan. Smash them with a fork or a potato masher. Drizzle melted butter over, then sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake at 425°F for about 30-40 minutes or until the tops are golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Don’t forget to grease the baking pan with oil, so the potatoes won’t stick to the bottom and burn.
  • Drizzle some melted butter over smashed potatoes to make them extra buttery and crispy.
  • Use small potatoes, about a golf ball size. They will come out crispier and will be easier to smash.
  • You can use red or yellow variety, just make sure they are small (about a golf ball size). You can use bigger ones as well but they won’t be as crispy.
  • I prefer to serve these potatoes right from the oven. If you want to refrigerate them, you can transfer the leftovers to an air-tight container and put in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, put then in the oven at 425°F for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Madelyn says

    December 12, 2022 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! These potatoes were delicious. I added a dash of rosemary and thyme (we love those herbs) and the potatoes came out perfect.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      December 19, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you, Madelyn! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😉

      Reply
  2. Kristins says

    December 12, 2022 at 6:40 am

    This is one of my go to recipes when I want a different way to make potatoes rather than microwaving them. They are delicious and the kids always think it’s fun to eat “smashed” potatoes.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      December 19, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you so much, Kristins!

      Reply
  3. Moop Brown says

    December 12, 2022 at 2:35 am

    5 stars
    Crispy smashed potatoes are such a tasty side and I love all of their flavor and crispiness.

    Reply
  4. Natalia says

    December 11, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    These crspy smashed potatoes are something I like for a quick supper sometimes. Thanks for sharing this way to cook the potatoes.

    Reply
  5. Jenny Graves says

    December 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    Soft on the inside and crunchy outside, these smashed potatoes are a winner every time. We loved the toppings too!

    Reply
  6. Mikayla says

    December 09, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these, I used baby reds and they were so soft. The smashed potato was new concept for me and it is now a favorite!

    Reply
  7. Lauren Michael Harris says

    December 05, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    These are my absolute favorite potatoes! SO crispy and flavorful and they go with just about everything!

    Reply
  8. Gloria says

    December 05, 2022 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I am a potato lover. I could make a meal of these alone. Love the crispy edges.

    Reply

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