Crispy Cajun Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 500 grams baby potato (1 pound)
• 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter (,Melted)
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Cajun Spice mix ((ref note) )

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and clean the potatoes. In a large pot bring enough salted water to a boil. Add cleaned potatoes and cook till done.(The potatoes should be just cooked, not mushy and overcooked)

2. 2

   Pre-heat oven to 200 degree celsius/ 400 F.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes once cooked and let it cool down a little bit. If you want to roast potatoes without skin then remove them.( I have kept the skin on here).

4. 4

   Add cooked baby potaotes to the baking tray. ( divide between 2 baking sheet to avoid crowding)

5. 5

   Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and oil each. Using a glass or a bowl with flat bottom/potato smasher, gently press and flatten the potatoes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are crispy around the edges.

6. 6

   In a big mixing bowl remaining melted butter, oil, and Cajun spice. Mix well.

7. 7

   Brush the spice mixture evenly on both the sides of half baked potatoes.

8. 8

   Bake for another 20 minutes till the potatoes look crispy and caramalized. Once they are done remove the baking tray from oven carefully.