Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Ina Garten Smashed Potatoes Recipe are crispy, golden and very comforting. This recipe uses simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Place potatoes in salted water. Boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the Potatoes
- Drain potatoes well. Let steam dry for five minutes.
Place on Baking Sheet
- Arrange potatoes on baking sheet with space between each potato.
Smash the Potatoes
- Use masher or glass. Press gently until potatoes flatten slightly.
Season the Potatoes
- Drizzle olive oil over potatoes. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic and herbs.
Bake Until Crispy
- Bake for 40 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from oven. Let rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes for best texture.
- Let potatoes dry before smashing.
- Use enough olive oil for crisp edges.
- Bake at high heat only.
- Flip halfway for extra crispiness.