Description
Crispy, buttery smashed fingerling potatoes—perfect as a simple side or snack. Made with minimal ingredients and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs fingerling potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: garlic powder, rosemary, parsley, or parmesan
Instructions
1. Boil the fingerling potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Drain and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Gently smash each with the bottom of a glass.
6. Drizzle with oil or butter and season generously.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8. Remove when golden and crispy. Serve hot.
Notes
You can boil and smash ahead of time—just refrigerate and bake when ready.
Crispiness improves with more spacing on the tray.
Try flavor variations: garlic butter, parmesan, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6 potatoes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg