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Crispy Smashed Garlic Herb Potatoes

Best Crispy Smashed Garlic Herb Potatoes You’ll Crave Tonight

Crispy Smashed Garlic Herb Potatoes are comforting and flavorful, combining garlic and herbs for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Baby Yukon Gold potatoes choose uniform-sized potatoes for even cooking and smashing ease
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil drizzled generously for crispy crust
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt enhances natural potato sweetness
For the Garlic Herb Mixture
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Glass
  • small bowl

Method
 

How to Make Crispy Smashed Garlic Herb Potatoes
  1. In a large pot, cover baby Yukon Gold potatoes with cold salted water and boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes and transfer to a baking sheet. Using a glass bottom, gently smash each to about ½-inch thickness.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over each potato and sprinkle kosher salt evenly.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crunchy.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, and a tablespoon of olive oil until fragrant.
  6. Transfer hot potatoes into the bowl with the garlic-herb mix, gently toss to coat.
  7. Plate and top with Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore their crunch.

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