Description
Crispy golden “smashed fingerling potatoes” deliver a delightful crunch that elevates simple side dishes into gourmet experiences. Herb-infused and perfectly seasoned, these potatoes invite you to savor each irresistible bite with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fingerling potatoes (or baby potatoes)
seasonings and flavor enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons salt (for boiling)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
cooking and finishing ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for a cheesy finish)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash fingerling potatoes, removing any dirt or blemishes, then transfer them to a spacious cooking vessel.
- Fill the pot with cold water, ensuring the potatoes are completely submerged, and generously sprinkle salt throughout the liquid.
- Position the pot on the stove and activate medium-high heat, allowing the water to gradually transition from a calm state to a vigorous, bubbling boil.
- Maintain a steady boil and let the potatoes simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, periodically testing their tenderness by piercing with a sharp fork.
- Once the potatoes yield effortlessly when prodded, carefully remove the pot from the heat source.
- Drain the potatoes using a colander, allowing excess water to escape, and let them rest momentarily to cool and release steam.
- The potatoes should now be soft yet structurally intact, ready for the next stage of culinary preparation.
Notes
- Opt for equally sized potatoes to ensure uniform cooking and a gorgeous, crispy texture when smashed.
- Generously salt the boiling water to infuse deep flavor directly into the potatoes’ flesh before roasting.
- Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling to help achieve maximum crispiness when smashed and baked.
- Consider using a sturdy flat-bottomed measuring cup or potato masher for even, gentle smashing without breaking the potato’s delicate skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg