Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – these Fried Smashed Potatoes are easy to make and taste delicious! Perfect with any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1½ pounds small red potatoes
- Canola oil
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- Kosher salt
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Italian parsley, fine chopped
Instructions
- Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes
- Drain potatoes and let dry (usually 5 to 10 minutes)
- Heat ¼ inch canola oil over medium heat in a large pan
- Add garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until you can smell the garlic then remove garlic from oil
- Smash the the potatoes flat with the palm of your hand to a thickness of ½ to ¾ inch
- Add potatoes to pan and cook 3-4 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes
- Remove from pan and place on draining rack, sprinkle with kosher salt immediately
- Add shredded Mozzarella cheese and chopped Italian parsley
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish