Crispy Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes

Boil-then-smash Yukon Golds get shatteringly crisp edges in a hot oven with almost no effort.

Crispy Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes
Servings
4
Total Time55 minutes
Prep10 minutes
Cook45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes (about 24)
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, 10–15 minutes.
  3. Drain and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  5. Press each potato flat with the bottom of a glass.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
  7. Bake 20–30 minutes, until crisp and golden on the edges.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tip: Lightly grease the bottom of the glass to keep potatoes from sticking to it.