Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Oven or Air Fryer)

Ingredients

• 2.2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
• 1 TBSP salt (for water (plus more to season))
• Olive oil
• 1 TBSP unsalted butter
• 2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste, or minced fresh garlic but they will burn a bit)
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked to taste (you can also add a sprinkle of smoked paprika if you want))
• 2 Tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped, to garnish)
• 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

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   --- Oven Method: ---

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   Boil: Place the potatoes inside of a pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1-inch. Add 1 TBSP salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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   Once the water has boiled, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook them until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes depending on potato size.

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   Drain: Drain them in a colander! Let them sit there for about 5 minutes to dry and cool down. This will also help to smash them without breaking them apart.

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   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C). Transfer drained potatoes to a dark-rimmed baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

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   Smash: Use a potato masher or the flat bottom of a drinking glass to smash the potatoes to about 1/2" thickness. NOTE: Please, press them gently in order to not break the potatoes apart.

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   Season: Drizzle their tops with enough olive oil (about 1-2 TBSP) PLUS brush them with half of the melted butter. Sprinkle them generously with a mixture of salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste.

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   Bake: Bake for 15 min. Flip the potatoes over with a metal spatula, drizzle the second side with more olive oil (about 1-2 TBSP) PLUS brush with the remaining melted butter. Season with more salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Bake another 12-15 minutes, or until the smashed potatoes are crisp and have golden brown edges. Your oven may take longer to crisp them up.

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   Serve: Sprinkle more pepper and then garnish their tops with chopped chives and also a little of chopped parsley. Serve them warm.

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    --- Air Fryer Method: ---

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    Follow all the steps above (from boiling to seasoning).

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    Then preheat your air fryer at 400° F (205° C) for 5-10 minutes.

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    Position your smashed potatoes in the basket leaving plenty of space in between each one for proper hot airflow. You may have to air fry smashed potatoes in batches.

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    Air fry smashed potatoes for 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through (for making them crispier), or until desired crispiness is reached.