Description
Crispy and flavorful smashed roasted new potatoes, perfectly cooked to be tender inside and golden crunchy outside. This simple yet delicious side dish uses olive oil and sea salt to enhance the natural taste of new potatoes, making it ideal for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 kg new potatoes
Oil and Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt to season
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the new potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through but still firm enough to hold their shape. Drain them well to remove all excess water.
- Prepare for smashing: Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or gas mark 5. Drizzle 1½ tablespoons of olive oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray roughly 30 x 20 cm in size. Add the cooked potatoes and toss them gently in the oil to coat evenly.
- Smash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or fork, press down on each potato to flatten it so they fill the tray and touch along the edges like jigsaw puzzle pieces. This will help them crisp up beautifully when roasted. You can chill the smashed potatoes for up to a day at this point if needed.
- Season and roast: Drizzle the remaining 1½ tablespoons of olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with sea salt. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden and have a crunchy exterior.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot as a delicious, crispy side dish that pairs well with a variety of mains.
Notes
- For best results, use new potatoes or baby potatoes as they hold their shape better when boiled and smashed.
- Does not require peeling as the skins add texture and nutrients.
- You can prepare and smash the potatoes a day ahead and refrigerate, then bake fresh when ready to serve.
- Feel free to add herbs like rosemary or thyme before roasting for extra flavor.
- Make sure to use sea salt or kosher salt as regular table salt may be too fine and salty.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: smashed potatoes, roasted new potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, vegetarian, easy potato recipe
