Crispy Smashed Potatoes

4.67 from 3 votes

These crispy smashed potatoes are buttery, delicious and easy to make. Serve them as a simple side dish with sour cream or ketchup!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 5

Waiting Time15

Total Time1 35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes

Servings: servings

Calories: 154kcal

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add one tablespoon of the salt to the water.
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking tray with foil.
Add the small potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes. The potatoes should be soft. Try sticking a fork through a potato and it should slide easily right through.
1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, about 15 potatoes
Drain the potatoes and then let them sit for about 5 minutes to cool and dry.
Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet tray then use a fork to smash each one. Try to keep the potato in one piece as you smash. The thinner you make them, the crispier they will be. Thicker potatoes will have a fluffier center.
Once the potatoes are smashed, let them sit for another 10 minutes just to dry off. Waiting will also help them get crispier when they bake later on!
Drizzle the melted butter over the potatoes, making sure you get butter over each one.
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper over the potatoes as well.
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. The potatoes will be golden and crispy.
Enjoy with a side of sour cream, chopped green onions, ketchup, or just plain!