Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Aioli is a delicious and impressive side dish that combines the crunch of perfectly smashed potatoes with a creamy garlic dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet, place the potatoes and gently smash each one with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the garlic aioli by mixing mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and serve hot with garlic aioli and fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the olive oil before drizzling.
- Make sure to smash the potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- This dish can be made vegan by using a plant-based mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg