Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Garlic Butter & Roasted Lemon)
Golden, crackly edges. Buttery centers. Punchy garlic. Bright roasted lemon. These smashed potatoes are the side dish that quietly steals attention from everything else on the plate! 😉
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (yellow or mixed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garlic Butter Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or rosemary)
Finishing Ingredients
- ½ lemon, roasted or fresh
- Flaky salt
- Extra herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Boil potatoes in well-salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and let steam dry (this helps crisping).
- Spread potatoes on the pan. Gently smash each with the bottom of a glass (not obliterated… just flattened a bit;).
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. (make sure they are well coated in oil for maximum crisp!)
- Roast 20–30 minutes until deeply golden and crisp on the edges.
- Make the garlic butter
- Stir melted butter, garlic, and herbs.
Finishing Touches!
- Brush or drizzle garlic butter over hot potatoes.
- Squeeze roasted lemon over the top (or fresh lemon if skipping roasting).
- Add flaky salt and extra herbs if you’re feeling fancy!
Variations
- Extra crispy: Flip halfway through roasting, and you can also broil for a minute or two at the very end. (But watch them carefully as they go from “golden” to “scorched” in seconds;)
- Cheesy: Sprinkle fresh grated Parmesan right after smashing, before roasting. (Here is why you should never use pre-shredded cheese!)
- Spicy: Add chili flakes to the butter.
- Ultra-lemony: Roast lemon halves alongside potatoes for deeper flavor and if you really want some extra zip, add some lemon zest!
- Butter Alternative: Use olive oil + garlic + lemon zest.
In the mood for some easy comfort food? Check out this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, these Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs and this delightfully easy Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Beef! And if you’re in the mood for a simple one pot wonder meal?! This EPIC One Pot Lasagna dinner that’s ready in less than 27 minutes will absolutely become your new favorite busy-night dinner!
