Description
Rosemary garlic butter smashed potatoes elevate classic side dishes with herbal richness and crispy textures. Garlic-infused butter and fragrant rosemary create a delectable companion for hearty meals, inviting diners to savor each golden, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes
- 3 tbsps (42 g) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (4 large cloves) minced garlic
- 1.5 tsps garlic powder
- 1.5 tsps onion powder
- 2 tsps minced fresh rosemary
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Selection: Handpick medium-sized potatoes with smooth, unblemished surfaces to guarantee uniform cooking and exceptional texture.
- Boiling Preparation: Immerse potatoes in generously salted water, ensuring complete liquid submersion, then activate medium-high heat until water reaches a vigorous boil.
- Moisture Management: After boiling, extract potatoes and allow natural air-drying for 7-10 minutes to eliminate excess moisture, enhancing future crispiness.
- Culinary Staging: Preheat oven to 450°F, meticulously coating baking tray with olive oil while assembling spice collection including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Potato Transformation: Strategically arrange potatoes on prepared tray, drizzle with olive oil, then utilize flat-bottomed implement to gently compress each potato into rustic, uneven discs approximately half-inch thick.
- Roasting Technique: Position smashed potatoes with minimal spacing, facilitating crisp exterior development, and rotate midway through roasting to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Flavor Enhancement: Simultaneously craft garlic butter by melding butter, minced garlic, and aromatic rosemary through microwave or stovetop method, then cascading melted herbed butter across potato landscape.
- Final Presentation: Extract magnificently crisp potatoes, sprinkle with delicate flaky salt, and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Choose Right Potatoes: Select medium-sized potatoes with smooth skin to ensure even cooking and perfect texture.
- Salt Water Matters: Use generously salted water when boiling potatoes to enhance their natural flavor and create a delicious base.
- Dry Before Roasting: Allow boiled potatoes to air-dry for 7-10 minutes, helping achieve a crispier exterior when baked.
- Smash with Purpose: Gently flatten potatoes to create uneven surfaces that maximize crispy edges and create delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg