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Buttery Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Published: Nov 17, 2022 · Modified: Jan 15, 2025 by Chef Dennis Littley

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My Buttery Smashed Potatoes are basically double-baked potatoes, just a smaller version. Lightly coated with olive oil and oven-roasted until tender. Then smashed, seasoned and brushed with butter. Then baked again until golden brown with crispy edges.

golden brown buttery smashed potatoes


 

When it comes to versatility, nothing matches that of the potato. And my Smashed Potatoes are yet another delicious example of how to serve them.

I know my Smashed Potatoes Recipe is going to become one of your favorite potato recipes! It’s definitely one of mine.

Table of Contents:
  • Ingredients
  • How to make Smashed Potatoes
  • Recipe FAQ’s
  • More Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Recipe: Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

ingredients to make recipe

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Crispy Smashed Potato Recipe. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

Simply Pantry Ingredients

  • baby golden potatoes (or your favorite little potato)
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • chopped Italian parsley

How to make Smashed Potatoes

Some recipes call for you to boil the potatoes in salted water. Not only is that extra work, but the water will penetrate the potato and leach out some of the flavors.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

oiled baby potatoes in a stainless steel bowl
  • The first step is rinsing the potatoes under cold water to get rid of any dirt or particles.
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl
  • Add olive oil to the potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Toss the potatoes to coat in oil and seasonings.
potatoes on a foil lined sheet pan
  • Place the potatoes on a foil-lined (or parchment lined) sheet pan. Don’t crowd them.
  • Place the sheet pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
frying pan with seasoned butter and red silicone pasty brush

While the potatoes are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan, and add the seasonings.

These potatoes can be cooked in an air-fryer and will be even crispier!

buttered and seasoned potatoes on a sheet pan
  • Using a potato masher, heavy spoon, coffee mug, or spatula, lightly smash down on the potato. Some will smash really well and others will just bulge out a bit.
  • Brush the potatoes liberally with seasoned butter.
  • Place back into the oven and continue to bake for 10 minutes. If you want really crispy potatoes, let them bake for 20 minutes.

*Feel free to add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese or your favorite fresh herbs to the potatoes before the second baking.

Baked smashed potatoes on a white platter

These delicious little bits of pure potato heaven go well with just about any meat or seafood you can think of. I served these double-baked little potatoes with my Prime Rib Roast, and it was a perfect side dish.

I’ve also served it with pork and baked salmon. But no matter what you serve them with, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles to your dinner table!

*Serve them with sour cream if you’re feeling indulgent.

Recipe FAQ’s

How can I make the potatoes extra crispy?

The easiest way to make the potatoes extra crispy is to flatten them more. The flatter the potatoes, the crisper they will get.

Do I have to use baby potatoes to make smashed potatoes?

No, you don’t. You can cut regular potatoes into chunks and then follow the recipe. Just make sure not to press too hard when you flatten them since there isn’t a full covering of skin to keep the chunk intact.

Can I make smashed potatoes in an air fryer?

You sure can. The recipe will be the same, with the air fryer set at 400 degrees F.

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Baked smashed potatoes on a white platter

Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Chef Dennis Littley
When it comes to side dishes nothing can beat a good potato dish. And my buttery smashed potaotes is a delicious and easy way to serve potatoes the whole family will love.
5 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 215 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ lbs baby golden potatoes or your favorite little potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian Parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • reheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • The first step is rinsing the potatoes under cold water to get rid of any dirt or particles.
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl
  • Add olive oil to the potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Toss the potatoes to coat in oil and seasonings.
  • Place the potatoes on a foil-lined (or parchment lined) sheet pan. Don’t crowd them.
  • Place the sheet pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • While the potatoes are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan, and add the seasonings.
  • Using a potato masher, heavy spoon or spatula, or coffee mug, lightly smash down on the potato. Some will smash really well and others will just bulge out a bit.
  • Brush the potatoes liberally with seasoned butter.
  • Place back into the oven and continue to bake for 10 minutes.
    *If you want really crispy potatoes, let them bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

*Feel free to add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese or your favorite fresh herbs to the potatoes before the second baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 732mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Molly Wolfe says

    February 12, 2025 at 7:34 am

    Hi Chef —

    I plan to make these with your prime rib roast recipe but wondering if I could make them ahead of time — prepare through step 9, then finish off just before serving?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      February 12, 2025 at 7:35 am

      Hi Molly, you can do that. Just give them a good brushing of butter so they’re not dry.

      Reply
  2. Sherry says

    May 07, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    I was skeptical to make these without boiling the potatoes first, but this came out delicious! 5 stars – The buttery salty sauce makes this dish just sing!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 08, 2024 at 3:32 pm

      I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the potatoes. I’ve been making them that way for decades.

      Reply
  3. chris says

    February 14, 2024 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Outstanding! Simple, easy to prepare and fast…. a great addition to any meal.

    Reply
  4. Marian Hopson says

    December 30, 2023 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    Chef Dennis,
    Thank you for posting your recipes. I am a middle aged adult looking on the net to find restaurant style dishes so I can cook from home.
    Marian

    Reply


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