Description
Transform humble baby potatoes into irresistible bites of garlicky goodness with these Ultra-Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and allow the potatoes to cool for a few minutes.
- Smash each potato gently using a fork or the bottom of a glass on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme along with the garlic before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg