Description
Crispy and golden smashed roasted new potatoes, boiled to tender perfection and then smashed and baked with olive oil for a crunchy exterior and soft interior. This simple yet delicious side dish is perfect for any meal and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1kg new potatoes
Oils and Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt, to season
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the new potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through but still firm enough to hold their shape. Drain the potatoes well to remove all excess water.
- Toss in oil and smash: Drizzle 1½ tablespoons of olive oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray around 30 x 20cm in size. Tip the drained potatoes into the tin and toss them in the oil to coat evenly. Use a potato masher or fork to gently press down and smash the potatoes so they fill the tray and touch each other like jigsaw pieces.
- Prepare for baking: You can chill the smashed potatoes for up to a day at this point if desired. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or Gas mark 5. Drizzle the remaining 1½ tablespoons of olive oil over the potatoes and season generously with sea salt.
- Bake until crispy: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until they become deeply golden and crisp on the outside while remaining soft inside. Serve hot as a delightful side.
Notes
- You can prepare the potatoes a day ahead up to the smashing stage and keep chilled before roasting.
- Using a shallow tray ensures the potatoes are spread out and get crispier edges.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste and try adding herbs like rosemary or garlic for extra flavor.
- Use medium-sized new potatoes for the best texture after smashing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: smashed potatoes, roasted new potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, easy potato recipe, oven roasted potatoes
