Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Fresh rosemary or thyme
• Flaky salt, sour cream for serving

Method

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15 min). Drain.

2. Place on oiled sheet pan. Smash each potato flat with the bottom of a glass.

3. Drizzle with oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper.

4. Roast 425°F for 25 min until edges are golden and crispy.

What You're Practicing

• Smashing creates maximum surface area for crisping — same principle as the smash burger.
• The craggy edges get the crispiest.