Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Fingerling Potatoes (small fingerling potatoes, washed and dried)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for brushing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt, plus extra for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, for garlic butter glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (provides garlic flavor without burning)
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder (optional, adds depth)
• 0.5 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt (optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (leaves only, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Wash and Dry Potatoes

   Rinse the fingerling potatoes under cold water, trim any blemishes, and pat completely dry.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Potatoes Until Tender

   Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a boil, add the potatoes and cook 10‑15 minutes until fork‑tender.

   Time: PT12M

3. Drain and Transfer

   Drain the potatoes in a colander and immediately spread them on an unlined rimmed baking sheet.

   Time: PT3M

4. Smash the Potatoes

   Using the bottom of a cup, press each potato until it flattens to about ½‑inch thickness.

   Time: PT5M

5. Oil and Season

   Brush both sides of each smashed potato generously with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   Time: PT4M

6. First Bake

   Place the baking sheet in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 425°F until the edges turn golden brown, about 25 minutes.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 425°F

7. Prepare Garlic‑Butter Glaze

   While the potatoes bake, melt the butter in a small mixing bowl, then stir in garlic powder and onion powder until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

8. Second Bake with Butter

   Remove the potatoes, brush the tops with the garlic‑butter mixture, return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes until deeply crispy.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

9. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh thyme leaves over the potatoes, serve hot with your favorite dip.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

360

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

4 g