Description
Crispy and golden smashed roasted new potatoes, perfectly tender on the inside with a crunchy exterior. This simple recipe involves boiling, smashing, and roasting new potatoes with olive oil and sea salt for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1kg new potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt, to season
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Cook the new potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through but not falling apart. Drain the potatoes well to remove excess water.
- Prepare for roasting: Drizzle 1½ tablespoons of olive oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray (approx. 30 x 20 cm). Add the drained potatoes to the tin, tossing them gently to coat in the oil.
- Smash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or fork, gently squash the potatoes down. The smashed potatoes should fill the tray and be pressed together at the edges resembling jigsaw pieces. You can chill the tray for up to a day at this stage if desired.
- Roast the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/Gas Mark 5. Drizzle the remaining 1½ tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the potatoes and season with sea salt. Bake for 40 minutes until the potatoes are deeply golden and have a crunchy exterior.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are not overcooked during boiling to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a shallow roasting tray for even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme before roasting.
- The smashed potatoes can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes boiling + 40 minutes roasting
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: smashed potatoes, roasted new potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, easy potato recipe
