Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic-Chili Butter and Parmesan
These crispy smashed potatoes are golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside—tossed in a savory garlic-chili butter and finished with a shower of vegan Parmesan. The ultimate cozy side dish, snack, or party hit.
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Large mixing bowl
- Large Pot
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Potato Masher or flat-bottomed glass
- Small pan or skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Potato Smash:
- 1 - 1.5 kg Small potatoes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Finely chopped parsley optional garnish
- Paprika or chili powder
- 3-4 tbsp vegan parmesan
For the garlic-chili butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 3 tbsp butter or vegan butter
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- fresh parsley chopped
- extra Parmesan Optional, for topping
Instructions
- Boil the potatoesBoil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and let them steam-dry for 1–2 minutes.
- Season the potatoesToss the warm potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika or chili powder, dried herbs, and vegan Parmesan until evenly coated.
- Smash the potatoesPlace the seasoned potatoes on a lined baking tray. Gently smash each one using a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher.
- Optional marinade stepFor extra flavor, mix a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl, and brush this mixture onto both sides of the smashed potatoes.
- Bake until crispyBake at 220°C / 430°F for 30–40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Make garlic-chili butterWhile the potatoes bake, melt the butter in a pan. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and parsley, and sauté until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
- Coat with garlic butterTransfer the crispy potatoes to a large bowl, pour the garlic-chili butter over the top, and gently toss or shake to coat.
- Finish and serveTop with extra vegan Parmesan and parsley, and serve hot with your favorite dip like vegan mayo or yogurt.
Notes
Customize the thickness of smashed potatoes for the desired texture. Feel free to adjust the dip's seasonings according to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 1131mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg