This Budget-Friendly Crispy Smashed Potato Recipe Won't Break the Bank

Budget-Friendly Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Why You'll Love This Recipe

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Gather Your Ingredients You'll need small to medium-sized red or yellow potatoes, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.

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Start by washing your potatoes and boiling them in salted water until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.

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Once boiled and slightly cooled, smash the potatoes on a baking sheet coated with olive oil to about ¼ - ½ inch thickness.

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Drizzle with more olive oil and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.

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Sprinkle with fresh parsley, chives, or dill right after baking for added flavor and a touch of green.

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Serve your crispy smashed potatoes hot from the oven as a perfect side dish or enjoy them as a savory snack any time of the day.

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Indulge in the crispy goodness fresh, or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat and enjoy all over again!

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SWIPE UP TO SEE: This Budget-Friendly Crispy Smashed Potato Recipe Won't Break the Bank

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Budget-Friendly Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Discover how to make crispy smashed potatoes that are not only delicious but also easy on your wallet!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Perfect for any meal, these crispy smashed potatoes are budget-friendly, easy to make, and absolutely irresistible!

Gather Your Ingredients You'll need small to medium-sized red or yellow potatoes, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.

Start by washing your potatoes and boiling them in salted water until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Prepping Your Potatoes

Once boiled and slightly cooled, smash the potatoes on a baking sheet coated with olive oil to about ¼ - ½ inch thickness.

Smash Time!

Drizzle with more olive oil and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.

Season and Bake

Sprinkle with fresh parsley, chives, or dill right after baking for added flavor and a touch of green.

Add Final Touches

Serve your crispy smashed potatoes hot from the oven as a perfect side dish or enjoy them as a savory snack any time of the day.

Serving Suggestions

Indulge in the crispy goodness fresh, or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat and enjoy all over again!

Enjoy and Store

SWIPE UP TO SEE: This Budget-Friendly Crispy Smashed Potato Recipe Won't Break the Bank