Deliciously crispy!
what you need:
- Any amount potatoes you want - suggestion: 8 yukon gold potatoes but you can also use sweet potatoes or even carrots
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Any seasoning you like -> garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, etc
- You can also bake onions slices together
what to do:
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water with salt for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F
- Drain the potatoes and place them on the baking sheet.
- Make an X on each potato using a knife.
- Use the bottom of a cup or mug to smash the potatoes until they are mostly flat. Use a spatula to help if the bottom of the cup gets stuck on the potato.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper and the seasonings of your liking.
- Drizzle/brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until they are crispy.
Serve with your favorite dip or as a side dish.
Notes:
- This recipe will work with smashed potatoes only, without oil or anything else.
- You can sprinkle shredded Parmesan.
- You can also sprinkle herbs and seasonings of your liking.
Another delicious option:
Cook a few garlic cloves with the potatoes.
Drain the garlic, mash them and add them to a bit of olive oil or butter. Add salt, pepper and fresh chopped parsley / rosemary.
Brush this mix on the potatoes and then place them in the oven. YUM!
