Smashed Potatoes

The best smashed potatoes: fluffy, creamy, and tender on the inside and shatteringly crunchy on the outside.

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5 lb potatoes (baby/nugget potatoes preferred)
• 4 tbsp neutral oil (divided)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and salt generously. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 20 minutes, until soft.
2. 2Drain in a colander and let dry completely, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the potatoes in oil and season with salt.
3. 3Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet, lightly brushed with oil and use a potato masher or the bottom of a heavy glass to press down on the potatoes until smashed to your desired potato preference, 1/2 - 1/4 inch thick. Thicker potatoes mean fluffier insides, thinner potatoes mean crispier potatoes.
4. 4Bake until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
5. 5Transfer to a platter and top with scallion oil, chili oil, and cilantro, if using, and enjoy!