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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Course: Sides
Cuisine: American, Australian
Keyword: crunchy smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

The best potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and super crunchy on the outside

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Ingredients

  • 700 gms potatoes baby new potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tab salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Pop the potatoes into a pot of water, season with a little salt and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer.

  2. When just about cooked, drain.

  3. Squash down the potatoes to about half with the bottom of a strong glass or cup.

  4. Place onto an oiled tray lined with baking paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and a little thyme or parsley if you like.

  5. Bake in a hot oven, 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes and then flip and pop back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes or until they are super crunchy and golden.