Crispy Fried Smashed Potatoes
Crispy fried smashed potatoes are sure to please! The easy two-step process produces a crispy exterior, leaving the inside soft and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, about 2 inches in diameter
- 2 tsp kosher salt for the potato cooking water
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil, or more as needed
- Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 to 4 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large, heavy saucepan. Cover the potatoes with water and add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium heat; cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Boil the potatoes for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are quite tender. Insert a fork into a potato; it should go in easily.1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes | 2 tsp kosher salt for the potato cooking water
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam-dry for 5 minutes. With a small bowl or cup, smash each potato lightly. You don't want to press too hard; just enough to break the skin and expose the inside of the potato. They shouldn't be falling apart.
- Heat the oven to 200°F. Place a rack in a large baking sheet.
- Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add some of the potatoes (work with a single layer at a time) and lower the heat to medium. Cook the potatoes for about 6 to 10 minutes, or until they are browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper and transfer them to a baking pan. Place them in the preheated 200°F oven to keep warm and continue with the remaining potatoes, adding extra oil if needed between batches.6 tbsp vegetable oil | Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve the potatoes with a garnish of chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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