Description
Crispy smashed baby potatoes tossed with a bright lemon, dill, and chive dressing. Golden-crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a zesty herb drizzle make this an irresistible side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, small and uniform in size
- 4 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and bring to a boil. Simmer until fork-tender, about 18–22 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet with space between each one.
- Using a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher, gently press each potato until slightly flattened but still holding together.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with 4 tablespoons olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch more salt if needed.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and crisp.
- While the potatoes roast, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped dill, and chopped chives to make the dressing.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, drizzle with the lemon dill and chive dressing, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with extra dill or chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- Boil potatoes until just tender to avoid them falling apart when smashed.
- Dry the potatoes after draining, this helps them crisp up in the oven.
- Add the dressing just before serving to keep the potatoes crunchy.
- For extra crispness, reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer rather than the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg