Smash Potatoes

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender.
  2. 2Drain and let the potatoes cool slightly.
  3. 3Minced the garlic cloves.
  4. 4In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  5. 5Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. 6Stir in the smoked paprika, oregano, and salt. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
  7. 7Place the boiled potatoes on a baking sheet.
  8. 8Use a fork or potato masher to gently flatten each one.
  9. 9Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Roast for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden.
  11. 11Grate the lime zest and put it into a bowl.
  12. 12Squeeze a lime and pour the juice into the bowl.
  13. 13In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  14. 14Once the potatoes are crispy, drizzle the paprika garlic oil glaze over them.
  15. 15Add some salt and parsley to the potatoes.
  16. 16Plate the crispy smash potatoes and serve with the homemade aioli on the side for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 12 baby potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

potmortar and pestleknifebaking sheetgraterlime squeezerbrushbowl