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Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds small red or Yukon gold potatoes; Kosher salt; 1 cup vegetable oil (see note); Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup sliced chives, parsley, or tarragon (optional)

10 servings

portions

20 minutes

temps actif

1 hour 40 minutes

temps total

Commencer à Cuisiner

Ingrédients

4 pounds small red or Yukon gold potatoes

Kosher salt

1 cup vegetable oil (see note)

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup sliced chives, parsley, or tarragon (optional)

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season heavily with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes after a boil is achieved (poke a potato with a sharp knife or cake tester to test for doneness). Drain in a colander set in the sink and let rest for 10 minutes to dry and cool slightly.

Working one potato at a time, place potato on cutting board and smash firmly with the bottom of a heavy skillet to a thickness of about 1/2-inch thick. Transfer to a large plate or tray as you work.

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add as many potatoes as will fit in a single layer. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until bottom side is deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Carefully flip with a thin metal spatula and cook until second side is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to drain.

Continue cooking potatoes in batches, adding more oil or fat as necessary, until all potatoes are cooked. Potatoes can then be left aside until ready to serve.

To serve, adjust oven racks to upper- and lower-middle positions and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread potatoes over to large rimmed baking sheets. Transfer to oven and cook until heated through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, add herbs (if using), toss to distribute, transfer to a serving platter, and serve.

Nutrition

Taille de Portion

Serves 8 to 10

Calories

266 kcal

Lipides Totaux

11 g

Lipides Saturés

1 g

Lipides Insaturés

0 g

Acides Gras Trans

Cholestérol

0 mg

Sodium

333 mg

Glucides Totaux

39 g

Fibres Diététiques

4 g

Sucres Totaux

2 g

Protéines

5 g