Description
Crispy and flavorful smashed fingerling potatoes baked to golden perfection and topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh chives. This easy side dish features boiled fingerling potatoes that are gently smashed and roasted in olive oil for a deliciously crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (for water)
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (divided)
For Baking & Topping
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Wash the fingerling potatoes thoroughly and place them in a sauce pot along with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork but are still firm enough to hold shape.
- Drain and Dry: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and then return them to the hot, dry pot to allow excess moisture to evaporate quickly.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place olive oil on a baking sheet and let it heat as the oven preheats to ensure the potatoes crisp nicely.
- Smash the Potatoes: Using the flat bottom of a glass or a similar tool, gently press down on each potato to flatten it to about half an inch thick, being careful not to break it apart completely.
- Arrange and Season: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and arrange the smashed potatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle with half of the flaky sea salt (¼ teaspoon).
- Bake First Side: Bake the potatoes for 10 minutes until the bottoms turn crispy and golden.
- Flip and Season Second Side: Take the baking sheet out, flip each potato, sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, and return the baking sheet to the oven.
- Bake Second Side: Continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the potatoes become crispy on the second side as well. Start checking for doneness around 5 minutes during the second bake to avoid burning.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked to crispy perfection, remove the potatoes from the oven. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy this crispy, cheesy, herbaceous side dish.
Notes
- Using a hot baking sheet and preheated olive oil helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Fingerling potatoes are ideal for this recipe due to their small size and creamy texture.
- Check the potatoes frequently during the second baking to avoid overcooking or burning.
- You can substitute Parmesan cheese with Pecorino Romano or a vegan cheese alternative to adapt the recipe.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smashed fingerling potatoes, crispy potatoes, baked potatoes, easy side dish, Parmesan potatoes, herb potatoes
