Name: Roasted Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Roasted Smashed Potatoes

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Instructions

Adjust oven racks to top and bottom positions and heat oven to 500 degrees.

Arrange potatoes on rimmed baking sheet.

Pour ¾ cup water into baking sheet, and wrap tightly with aluminum foil.

Cook on bottom rack until paring knife or skewer slips in and out of potatoes easily (poke through foil to test), 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove foil and cool 10 minutes. If any water remains on baking sheet, blot dry with paper towel.

Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over potatoes and roll to coat.

Space potatoes evenly on baking sheet and place second baking sheet on top; press down firmly on baking sheet, flattening potatoes until 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.

Sprinkle with thyme leaves and season generously with salt and pepper; drizzle evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

Roast potatoes on top rack 15 minutes.

Transfer potatoes to bottom rack and continue to roast until well browned, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Uniform Potato Sizes 🥔
Cut red potatoes into equal 1.5-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout, preventing some from being mushy while others remain firm.
Dry Potatoes Before Roasting 💧
Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling and before roasting to achieve a crispy, golden exterior instead of a steamed, pale surface.
High Heat for Crispy Exteriors 🔥
Roast at 425°F with generous olive oil for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, to develop the signature crispy outside while keeping the inside creamy.
Toast Thyme for Depth 🌿
Add fresh thyme during the last 5 minutes of roasting or toss with warm potatoes to enhance its aromatic oils and prevent bitter flavors from prolonged heat exposure.
Season in Layers 🧂
Season potatoes three times—before boiling, after roasting, and just before serving—to build complex flavor layers rather than relying on a single seasoning at the end.