Description
These crispy smashed potatoes are the ultimate meal-prep side dish. Boiled until tender, smashed thin, and roasted to shattering crispness, they are finished with a rich garlic herb butter that keeps them flavorful and satisfying throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons high smoke-point oil (avocado or grapeseed)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash potatoes thoroughly (do not peel). Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and let them sit in a colander for 5 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt to create a herb butter paste.
- Place dried potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using a mason jar lid or small glass, gently press each potato to flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle smashed potatoes generously with sea salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle oil over the potatoes, ensuring it gets into the crevices.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Optionally broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Remove from oven and immediately dollop the garlic herb butter over the hot potatoes.
- Spread butter gently to infuse into the cracks. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt butter fully. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to achieve maximum crispiness. Use high smoke-point oil like avocado or grapeseed oil as olive oil can burn at 425°F. These freeze well before adding the butter; reheat in an air fryer or oven to restore crunch. Do not microwave as it makes them soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: smashed potatoes, meal prep, crispy potatoes, garlic herb butter, side dish, vegetarian, gluten-free, air fryer friendly