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Side Dishes » Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Created by Amy Engberson 9 Comments

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Smashed Red Potatoes are the easiest potato side dish recipe ever! And if that’s not enough, they’re extra crispy and buttery on the outside, and fluffy on the inside!

Smashed potatoes are amazing as an appetizer or served with almost any main dish!

A sheet pan with smashed and baked red potatoes topped with cheese and herbs.

FAST! EASY! INSANELY ADDICTING!

I’m in LOVE with French fries! But, I don’t live near fast-food and sometimes I’m just too lazy to make my own fries.

Crispy smashed potatoes are the answer! They satisfy my fries cravings without making a mess with oil, or driving 60 miles to buy them.

I seriously can’t wait for you to try them! If you decide to make them as a finger food for a party, make lots because they will go fast!

Crispy crushed potatoes on a black plate with ranch dressing.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

  • Quick and easy! This recipe takes about minutes of hands-on time.
  • Simple ingredients are all you’ll need for this recipe. I bet you already have most of them on hand.
  • Make-ahead Boil the potatoes, smash them and drizzle them with butter and olive oil, season, refrigerate, then bake later.
Red potatoes, butter, olive oil, and salt.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

3 ingredients + salt and pepper! That’s it!

  • Potatoes: Use little potatoes, about the size of a golf ball. My favorite is baby red potatoes because the skin is soft and thin. You can also use fingerlings or any small potatoes really.
  • Butter: This gives the potatoes the BEST flavor
  • Olive Oil: Helps the potatoes to get crispy without burning.
  • Seasonings: Salt and pepper. Garlic salt and onion salt are optional if you want more flavor.

Little Dairy on the Prairie Pro Tip: I’ve used potatoes the size of a lime before and they work too. Smash them flatter for a crispier potato, smash them a little less for a potato that’s a bit more like a baked potato.

HOW TO MAKE SMASHED POTATOES

Easy!

Three steps! Boil. Smash. Butter. Bake.

  • red potatoes in a pressure cooker.
  • Potatoes that have been boiled and smashed.

STEP 1: Boil Potatoes. I like to use the instant pot but stove-top is fine too.

STEP 2: Smash with potato smasher or fork.

  • Smashed red potatoes being brushed with melted butter.
  • Golden brown crispy baked and roasted potatoes.

STEP 3: Brush with butter/olive oil mixture. Season.

STEP 4: Bake for about 20 minutes. Or until they’re roasted and crispy!

Little Dairy on the Prairie Pro Tip: To give them a nice garlic butter flavor you can use my Garlic Butter Recipe in place of the plain butter in this recipe. Or you can smash garlic into a paste and add it to the melted butter. Garlic burns easily so you don’t want chunks of it!

A black plate with cheesy smashed potatoes.

RECIPE FAQs

What is the difference between smashed potatoes and mashed potatoes?

Smashed potatoes are whole potatoes that are slightly smashed and baked until crispy. Mashed potatoes are soft and are creamy and mixed with butter, cream, etc.

What are the best potatoes for smashed potatoes?

The most important thing is that the potatoes are small. About the size of a golf ball. Red, Yukon gold, and fingerling are all great options.

Loaded smashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

HOW TO SERVE CRUSHED POTATOES

This really is the BEST potato side dish recipe!

It literally goes with almost any kind of meat. Serve them with BBQ Pork Chops, Slow Cooker Cube Steaks, Citrus Grilled Chicken, Skillet Filet Mignon, Hawaiin Burgers, and Slow Cooker Roast Beef.

They also make an addicting snack or an easy party appetizer.

TIPS FOR SERVING SMASHED RED POTATOES

  • Make sure they’re HOT!
  • Load them top them with bacon, cheese, and sour cream.
  • Sprinkle fresh herbs over them. Parmesan is great too!
  • Serve them with ranch dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dip, Dilly Dip, or sour cream. Some people love them with ketchup or marinara sauce. I’m a ranch kind of a girl!

OTHER POTATO RECIPES

  • Parmesan Baked Potato Chips – so easy and delicious
  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – make-ahead recipe
  • Healthy Potato Salad – made with Greek yogurt
  • Ham and Potato Soup – best leftover ham recipe
  • Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole – perfect make-ahead holiday breakfast
  • Other Easy Side Dish Recipes

I love it when you make my recipes and give me feedback! If you have a minute please comment below and leave a star ranking! Also, be sure to follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook!

A black plate with cheesy smashed potatoes.

Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Smashed Red Potatoes are the easiest potato side dish recipe ever! And if that’s not enough, they’re extra crispy and buttery on the outside, and fluffy on the inside!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Smashed Potato Recipe, Smashed Potatoes, Smashed Red Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes The size of a golf ball
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Pressure Cooker: Add cleaned and unpeeled potatoes to the pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water. Set valve to seal. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
    Stove-top: Add cleaned, unpeeled potatoes to a pot. Cover with water. Bring water to a boil. Turn heat down to medium-high. Boil for 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
    Cooking times may vary a little depending on the variety and size of potatoes. This is a good average! Just make sure they are fork-tender.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray a half sheet baking pan with nonstick baking spray. For easier cleanup the pan can be lined with aluminum foil first, then spray the foil.
  • Remove potatoes from the pressure cooker and drain. Let sit for a minute until they are dry. Smash potatoes with a potato masher or a large fork. I usually smash them until they are about 1/2 inch thick. The flatter and thinner the potato the crispier it will be.
  • Melt butter. Add olive oil. Generously brush on top of potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and cripsy.
  • Serve exactly as they are or, garnish potatoes if you would like. See notes below.

Notes

Smashed Potato Varieties:
  • Loaded: Add fried and crumbled bacon, scallions, and cheddar cheese during the last minute of baking.
  • Parmesan: Add grated parmesan cheese and rosemary during the last minute of baking.
  • Garlic Butter: Add garlic paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, to the melted butter and olive oil.
  • Herbs: Any fresh herbs will give them a fun pop of color and flavor.
Best Potatoes for Smashed Potatoes (the size of a golf ball):
  • Baby red potatoes
  • Fingerling potatoes
  • Small Yukon Gold 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

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  1. Elaine Duckett says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Love the green plate, it is to pretty with the potatoes.

    I am a farm girl, and I have a lot of memories about working in the potato fields. From seeing the trucks of potato seed delivered to the farm and riding on the seat of the planter in the spring, to pulling weeds in the summer, to picking mud clods off the harvester as the spuds moved up the belt and into the trucks in the fall.

    I wish everyone in America could experience raising fields and fields of potatoes, you know, the law of the harvest.

    Needless to say, I grew up eating a lot of potatoes, and to this day, they have a very special place in my heart. I could eat them three times a day as well, and I prefer them over rice or pasta.

    What a slick and easy way to make a loaded baked potato. I agree, simple enough for everyday, but pretty enough for company. I like that.

    Mom

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  2. Lynn says

    December 7, 2020 at 8:49 am

    This looks like a simple, tasty recipe! Thank you for sharing! I don’t see, however, the amount of olive oil to use in the ingredients list. Could you please let me know how much you typically use?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      December 8, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      I’m so glad you noticed that! I’m not sure why but the recipe card didn’t update with the correct amount of butter and omitted the olive oil. It’s fixed now. You’ll need 3 Tablespoons of butter and 1 Tablespoon of olive oil! I know you’re going to love them!

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      • Lynn says

        December 9, 2020 at 7:59 pm

        Wonderful! Thanks so much, Amy! 😀

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        • Amy Engberson says

          December 10, 2020 at 5:54 pm

          You can’t beat potatoes!

          Reply
  3. Clare says

    December 29, 2020 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    Great idea. Trying them tonight. Thanks for the easy recipe.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      December 30, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      You’re going to love them! They’re so easy and tasty!

      Reply
  4. Shelly says

    January 14, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    Microwaved my potatoes for 5 minutes in covered dish with a little water, drained and smashed.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2021 at 10:29 am

      That’s a great idea! I love using my pressure cooker for boiling potatoes so I always forget to use the microwave!

      Reply
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