Crispy smashed potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds of firm potatoes (small varieties like fingerlings work best)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt
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Pepper
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Mild paprika
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) on the fan setting. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Thoroughly wash the potatoes and boil them whole, skins on, in salted water for about 15 minutes. Skip this if you’ve already got cooked potatoes handy from the day before.
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Arrange the cooked potatoes on the lined tray. Gently flatten them using a potato masher or the bottom of a bottle. Press lightly to smash but not completely break them apart.
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Drizzle a little olive oil over the smashed potatoes or use an oil spray. Sprinkle on some salt, pepper, and a dash of paprika.
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Bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes. You want the edges crispy and golden brown.
# Notes:
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These smashed potatoes are super easy to tweak—try adding shredded cheese 5 minutes before baking ends.
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They pair perfectly with grilled dishes or work great as a snack when dipped in a sauce.
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Small potatoes like fingerlings are perfect. They cook faster and result in extra crispy edges.