Crispy Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes: The Only Way You’ll Want Potatoes Forever! 🥔🧄🔥


 

Once you try these ultra-crispy, buttery, garlicky smashed potatoes, you’ll never go back to boring roasted or mashed spuds again! Golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and drenched in garlic-herb butter—this is potato perfection.

Why This Recipe is a Game-Changer

✔ Next-level crispy (thanks to the smash-and-roast method)
✔ Minimal effort, maximum flavor
✔ Versatile side dish (great with steak, chicken, or eggs!)
✔ Naturally gluten-free & vegetarian


Ingredients

(Serves 4 as a side)

For the Potatoes

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Garlic-Herb Butter

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

  • garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)

  • Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for heat


Step-by-Step Instructions