This is a “no-recipe recipe” Just guidelines below.
- Heat oven to 450
- Boil whole potatoes (I use red or Yukon gold – don’t use Russets) until tender – about 15-20 minutes depending on size
- If any potatoes are really big, cut them so they are all roughly the same size
- Use salted water and add a bit of baking powder (helps them crisp better) – 1 teaspoon or so – no need to measure
- Quantity is up to you – you can scale this up or down as needed for the number of people you’re feeding
- Drain
- Smash potatoes – I use my meat pounder (I said pounder), whatever you use, spray it w/ cooking spray to keep the potatoes from sticking
- Don’t worry about them breaking, the bits will get crispy
- Place
smashed potatoes on a sheet tray that has been sprayed w/ cooking spray (or oiled) - Spray the tops with cooking spray to help them crisp, sprinkle w/ salt
- Bake for 20-30 minutes – until crispy and GBD
- At the end at whatever flavorings you want. I usually do parmesan and garlic…up to you. Rosemary would be good too but don’t add any of these things too soon as they will burn
- Serve and enjoy
