Smashed Potatoes with Dill Mayo

These smashed potatoes with a delicious dill mayo is great as a starter, side, or as a snack. Baby potatoes are boiled until fork tender before being coated in olive oil, paprika, and some salt, smashed and then baked until golden brown and crisp. These are paired with a herby and tangy creamy dill mayo that’ll leave you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 17.5 oz baby potatoes (or marble potatoes)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
- Pinch of salt
- Generous drizzle of olive oil
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tbsp white miso paste ((see notes))
- 1/2 lemon juice (- juice from 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 small red onion or shallot (, finely diced)
- Ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes well. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender. I personally prefer cooking my potatoes until fork tender but still has that good bite and not too mushy on the inside.
- 2
Drain the potatoes from water.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 200C/400F.
- 4
Place the potatoes on a lined baking tray (I used parchment paper). Sprinkle the paprika and a generous pinch of salt. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil and mix to coat the potatoes well.
- 5
Using a flat-bottomed jar or glass, carefully press down on the potatoes to smash.
- 6
Bake the potatoes for 30-40 minutes at 200C/400F or until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
- 7
DILL MAYO: Meanwhile, prepare the dill mayo by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Feel free to adjust to your taste.
- 8
TO FINISH: Serve the potatoes with the dill mayo and other dipping sauce of your choice. This is best enjoyed freshly cooked. Enjoy as a delicious starter, side, or snack.
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