CRISPY FLATTENED POTATOES
My daughter tried these for the first time for dinner with her family, and says they were excellent! http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/crispy-smashed-roasted-potatos.aspx
Provided by Penny Hall
Categories Potatoes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Boil the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan (preferably in one layer) and cover with at least an inch of water. Add 2 tsp. kosher salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until they are completely tender and can be easily pierced with a metal or wood skewer. Make sure they are cooked through but don't overcook. The total cooking time will be 30 to 35 minutes.
- 2. While the potatoes are cooking, set up a double layer of clean dishtowels on your countertop. As the potatoes finish cooking, remove them individually from the water, and let them drain and sit for just a minute or two on the dishtowels.
- 3. Flatten and cool the potatoes: Fold another dishtowel into quarters, and using it as a cover, gently press down on one potato with the palm of your hand to flatten it to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Repeat with all the potatoes. Don't worry if some break apart a bit; you can still use them. Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; put a sheet of parchment on top of the foil. Transfer the flattened potatoes carefully to the baking sheet and let them cool completely at room temperature. Roast the potatoes Remove the pan of potatoes from the refrigerator, if prepared ahead. Heat the oven to 450°F. Alternatively, if you have a convection function, turn it on and set the temperature at 400°F. Sprinkle the potatoes with about 3/4 tsp. salt and pour the olive oil over them. Lift the potatoes gently to make sure some of the oil goes underneath them and that they are well coated on both sides. Roast the potatoes until they're crispy and deep brown around the edges, about 30 minutes if using a convection oven, 30 to 40 minutes if roasting conventionally, turning over once gently with a spatula or tongs halfway through cooking. Serve hot Make Ahead Tips Do the busy work-boiling and flattening the potatoes-up to 8 hours ahead. Let potatoes cool completely, and store them on the pan, lightly covered, in the fridge. Then all you have to do at the last minute is coat with oil and salt and roast. nutrition information (per serving): Size : based on four servings; Calories (kcal): 270; Fat (g): 20; Fat Calories (kcal): 180; Saturated Fat (g): 3; Protein (g): 2; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 15; Carbohydrates (g): 20; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 520; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 2;
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Agyei Acheampong
[email protected]I made these potatoes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Abdulkareem Samoon
[email protected]These potatoes were amazing! I served them with roasted chicken and they were the perfect side dish.
M R Mijan
[email protected]These potatoes were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more seasoning next time.
Danish Hassan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my potatoes didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Santi Akter
[email protected]These potatoes were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
Badmus Quwiu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but these were really good. I liked the crispy texture and the flavorful seasoning.
Binisa Gahatraj
[email protected]These potatoes were delicious! I used a combination of olive oil and butter to fry them, and they were crispy and flavorful.
Carolinr Toal
[email protected]These potatoes were a little too crispy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
imad djakam
[email protected]My family loved these potatoes! They were the perfect side dish for our grilled chicken.
mdferdos islam
[email protected]I love how easy these potatoes are to make. I just slice them, flatten them, and fry them. They're always crispy and delicious.
Bob Large
[email protected]These crispy flattened potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.