Description
Crispy golden smashed potatoes dance with bold Mediterranean flavors in this irresistible side dish. Rich herbed potatoes and tangy lemon garlic sauce invite you to savor every delicious bite of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease to prevent sticking.
- Submerge whole potatoes in heavily salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork, indicating tenderness.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow them to cool slightly for easier handling without burning fingers.
- Gently place each potato on the prepared baking sheet, then use a fork or flat-bottomed glass to crush each potato into rustic, flattened discs approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- Generously drizzle olive oil across the smashed potatoes, ensuring even coverage for optimal crispiness.
- Sprinkle a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper over each potato to enhance flavor profiles.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown edges and crispy texture.
- While potatoes are roasting, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, finely minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate the zesty sauce to allow flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Once potatoes emerge from the oven with a perfect golden-brown crust, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately alongside the chilled lemon garlic sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Perfectly boil potatoes until they’re just tender enough to pierce with a fork, avoiding overcooking which can make them fall apart during smashing.
- Use a heavy glass or potato masher with a flat bottom to create even, crispy surfaces when smashing potatoes gently.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and golden crispiness when baked.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives by replacing sour cream and mayonnaise with cashew cream or vegan yogurt for a plant-based version of the lemon garlic dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg