Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes Recipes

CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce to a simmer until they can be pierced with a paring knife, but are not fully cooked; about 15-20 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the hot potatoes to a cutting board and let them cool enough to handle and dry off any excess water.
• Smash the potatoes on a cutting board with the back of a spatula to slightly flatten them.
• Heat enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a 12" cast iron skillet over medium-high heat just until it starts to shimmer. A good amount of oil is required to crisp the potatoes without burning them.
• Carefully place the par-cooked potatoes into the hot skillet and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove the potatoes from the skillet with a slotted spatula, then immediately season well with kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, and toss with fresh herbs.

CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES {OVEN ROASTED}

Steps:

• Place scrubbed and dried potatoes in a dutch oven or large stock pot and fill with water until covered by about 1 inch. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of salt and bring pot to a boil.
• Continue cooking until potatoes are just fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and let sit until they are cool enough to handle.
• Spread out a large piece of parchment paper on the counter and use another piece of parchment or a flat bottom glass to gently smash the potatoes until they are about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick, being careful not to crush them to the point of falling apart.
• Let any remaining steam escape from the smashed potatoes for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and pour avocado oil directly onto the sheet pan. Place the pan inside the oven and let the oil heat up until it's shimmering.
• Carefully remove the pan with the hot oil from the oven and place on a heat safe surface. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the cooled, smashed potatoes from the parchment to the baking sheet. You may need to use two sheets depending on how many potatoes you have. Do not overcrowd or they will not reach maximum crispiness!
• Return the baking sheet back to the oven and roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
• Sprinkle them with flaky salt and plenty of fresh chives and serve hot.

CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Lightly scrub potatoes. In pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• On cutting board, and using bottom of heavy saucepan, gently smash each potato until slightly flattened but not falling apart. Transfer to baking sheet. (Make ahead, Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
• Drizzle with half of the olive oil, sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper. Roast in 450F oven for 15 minutes.
• Turn potatoes over; sprinkle with remaining oil, salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crispy, about 10 more minutes.

THE EASIEST CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Wash the fingerling potatoes well to get rid of any dirt on the outsides.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot, add a generous pinch of salt, and cover with at least 1 inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil on the stove over medium-high heat, and let the potatoes boil for about 15 minutes, until they can easily be pierced with a fork.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes to a large plate or cutting board lined with paper towels. Use a large spoon or spatula to gently press down on each potato, smashing them into little patties. Aim for about 1/2 - 3/4-inch - you don't want to smash them too thin or you won't get the fluffy insides.
• Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto a large baking sheet and spread evenly to coat the pan. Place the potatoes in a single layer, giving them some room so they will evenly crisp up. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
• Optional: to make the garlic yogurt dipping sauce, mix together all ingredients in a small bowl.

SUNNY'S CRISPY SMASHED ROSEMARY GARLIC FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Microwave the potatoes for the time instructed on the package, minus 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly to handle, then cut the longer potatoes in half, leaving the smaller potatoes intact.
• In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the oil, butter and rosemary stalks. Using the bottom of a dry cup measure or something similar, gently smash each potato portion to about 1/4 inch thick and scrape off with a butter knife. Slide a smashed potato right into the bubbling fat and repeat with the remaining potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are golden and crisp on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip and continue to cook, adding more butter if needed, until golden on the other side, about another 3 minutes. While cooking, mind the rosemary stalks and flip and turn them as well. Once they are lightly crisped, remove them to a drying rack above a baking sheet along with any crisped potatoes. Season gently with salt and pepper.
• Crinkle the rosemary leaves with your fingers or chop gently and add to a large metal bowl with the parsley. Coat the inside of the bowl with the garlic. Transfer the potatoes to the bowl and toss gently until coated. Serve warm.