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Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Published: Feb 19, 2024 · Modified: Feb 26, 2024 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Dive into the ultimate crispy side dish with this recipe for fingerling smashed potatoes! Crispy outside, creamy inside – these adorable spuds are a flavor party with garlic, butter and parsley.

Crispy fingerling smashed potatoes on a baking sheet sprinkled with parsley.
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35 minutes minutes 13 Comments

Potatoes are one of my go-to sides dishes because they are so versatile. I love picking up a bag of fingerling potatoes, with their thin skins and creamy flesh, they are perfect for crispy and creamy smashed potatoes.

I love to serve these with my stuffed whole chicken, panko-crusted cod or bacon-wrapped chicken thighs.

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  • 📋 Ingredients you’ll need
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • ✏️ Substitutions
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Cooking tips
  • ❓FAQ
  • Pair these with

📋 Ingredients you’ll need

This recipe is so easy and uses ingredients that you most likely already have in your fridge.

Ingredients for smashed potatoes on a wooden board.
  • Fingerling potatoes are just the perfect size, they’re easy to smash and you won’t have to worry about uneven cooking. Plus, they have a really rich and almost nutty potato flavor.
  • We’re using two types of fat here, olive oil for greasing the pan and butter for topping the potatoes with a savory garlic butter. This is because olive oil has a higher smoke point than butter, so it works to help crisp up the bottoms without burning. I like to use salted butter for the garlic butter, but feel free to user whatever you have on hand.
  • And finally fresh garlic for the garlic butter.

🔪 Step by step instructions

This recipe is really easy to make even though it requires two cooking methods: boiling and roasting.

Potatoes in a pot with water.

First, preheat oven to 425F. In a mediuadd potatoes to a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and boil for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and able to easy smash.

Olive oil being poured onto a baking sheet.

Meanwhile, grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.

Boiled potatoes on the greased baking sheet in a pile.

Dump boiled potatoes onto the greased baking sheet.

Potatoes being smashed with the bottom of a glass on a baking sheet.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle. Using the bottom of a glass, press down on potatoes to smash them, some potato may stick to the bottom of the glass, just carefully remove it.

Smashed potatoes son a baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining potatoes. Ensure they are in an even layer, without any overlapping. This will help them crisp on the tops and bottoms.

Melted butter with minced garlic in a small glass bowl,

Prepare the garlic butter. Carefully melt butter in the microwave, stir in minced garlic.

Closeup of silicone brush brushing the garlic butter overtop of the smashed potatoes on the baking sheet.

Brush the potatoes with garlic butter.

Smashed potatoes on a baking sheet with garlic butter on top before going into the oven.

Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. When they’re done, top with fresh parsley.

✏️ Substitutions

  • Fingerling potatoes: If you don’t have fingerlings, you can swap these for new potatoes.
  • Garlic butter: You can use store bought garlic butter instead of making your own.

📖 Variations

There are so many ways to change up these smashed potatoes.

  • Garlic herb: I like to use fresh parsley in this recipe, but you can change up the herbs, try mixing rosemary, oregano or thyme into the butter before brushing over the potatoes.
  • Crispy parmesan: After brushing with butter, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese like I do for these baked zucchini slices.
  • Pesto: When they come out of the oven, drizzle with pesto before serving.
  • Spicy: Add some cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes or smoked paprika to the butter before brushing overtop.

💭 Cooking tips

Start boiling your potatoes in cold water for a few of key reasons. Firstly, it’s a time-saving hack as the potatoes cook gradually while the water heats up.

Plus, it’s a safer method, you don’t need to worry about splashing or scalding when adding potatoes to boiling water.

Finally, it will ensure even cooking and avoid mealy potatoes.

❓FAQ

What are fingerling potatoes

Fingerlings are a variety of potatoes that are small and narrow. Not to be confused with new potatoes, they are fully mature when harvested. They have a rich almost nutty flavor and are great roasted, smashed and used for potato salads.

Can I use other types of potatoes besides fingerlings for making smashed potatoes?

Yes, you can also use new potatoes if you can’t find fingerlings.

Closeup of crispy smashed potatoes on a baking sheet with parsley sprinkled over top.

Pair these with

These are my favorite dishes to serve with smashed fingerling potatoes:

  • Closeup of chicken drumsticks on a white plate with potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
  • Baked trout fillet on a plate with roasted potatoes, broccoli and lemon wedges.
    Baked Trout Fillets
  • Turkey spinach meatballs in marinara sauce in a pot with parmesan cheese on top.
    Turkey Spinach Meatballs
  • Closeup of a plate of chicken with rice and green beans.
    Panko Chicken

This recipe was originally posted on October 28, 2013 and updated on February 19, 2024.

Closeup of crispy potatoes sprinkled with parsley on a baking sheet.

Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Author: Louisa Clements
4.67 from 3 votes
The ultimate crispy side dish–fingerling smashed potatoes! Crispy outside, creamy inside – these adorable spuds are a flavor party with garlic, butter and parsley.
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Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 30 minutes minutes
Total: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs 680g fingerling potatoes
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Minced parsley for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place the whole fingerling potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer the potatoes for about 12-15 until they are fork-tender.
  • Drain them in a colander and let them cool for a few minutes until they are cool enough to handle.
  • Place the fingerling potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each potato. Use the bottom of a flat glass or a potato masher to gently press down on each potato until it’s flattened to your desired thickness (about ½ to ¾ inch thick). The potatoes should hold their shape but have a rough, textured surface.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this garlic butter mixture over the smashed potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown on the edges.
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Filed Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, easy, Fall, gluten free, side dish, Winter
Nutrition Facts
Fingerling Smashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 346mg15%
Potassium 724mg21%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 178IU4%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.
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Comments

  1. Maebeth

    October 21, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    These are delicious
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      November 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm

      So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for letting me know!
      Reply
  2. Shirley Clements

    May 20, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    What a great idea! I am definitely going to do this!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  3. Avril

    May 03, 2023 at 2:45 am

    I will definitely give them a try and I'll let you know how they turnout out! I'm sure they'll be really good, with all the ingredients that are in them! I won't be using butter, though! Avril X
    Reply
  4. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

    November 07, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs, I love the smell. I can't wait to enjoy these potatoes!
    Reply
    • Lou

      November 12, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Thanks Pamela, I find rosemary is perfect for the winter!
      Reply
  5. Sarah @ My (Mostly) Healthy Life

    October 28, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    It was super nice meeting you at the Summer Fresh Blogger event!! Your website is so amazing!!! :) :). Keep in touch!
    Reply
    • Lou

      November 01, 2013 at 12:48 am

      It was so nice to meet you too, Sarah! Thank you :) I really appreciate it!
      Reply
  6. Sue - my cooking pots

    October 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Loved these potatoes. Always great to try something a bit different and add a bit to potatoes. Great recipe
    Reply
    • Lou

      November 01, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Thanks, Sue! I always have potatoes in my house so I'm constantly looking for new, fun ways to use them.
      Reply
  7. Shirley

    October 28, 2013 at 9:49 am

    These potatoes look awesome & another "easy-to-make" potato dish...Being Irish by decent, my favourite veggie is potatoes...Thank you, Miss Living Lou, for all of the delicious potato recipes...
    Reply
    • Lou

      November 01, 2013 at 12:48 am

      I love potatoes too - I hope you like the recipe!
      Reply

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