Macadamia Free Smashed Crispy Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs
These smashed crispy potatoes are the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show — golden and shatteringly crisp on the outside, fluffy and tender within, and loaded with garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs. The technique is simple but genuinely satisfying: boil the baby Yukons until fork-tender, smash them flat on an oiled pan, and let the oven do the heavy lifting at a high roast. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your food — no specialty oils, no nut-based coatings, nothing unexpected. A finishing hit of fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley lifts the whole thing and keeps it feeling bright rather than heavy. These are the kind of potatoes that disappear fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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4 servings
- 1.5 lb baby yukon gold or baby red potatoes
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the boiling water
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- flaky sea salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides in with no resistance, 18–22 minutes. Drain and let them sit in the colander for 2–3 minutes to steam dry.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Pour 2 tbsp of the olive oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet and tilt to coat the surface evenly.
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