Description
Creamy Paprika-Parmesan Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Aioli deliver crispy, golden potato perfection. Herbs, spices, and rich aioli create an irresistible side dish you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby yellow potatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 2.5 tsps kosher salt
- 1.5 tsps smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 tsps fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and create a foil packet with garlic cloves and olive oil, roasting simultaneously during oven warming.
- Potato Boiling: Submerge whole potatoes in salted water, cooking until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Seasoning Mixture: Combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt in a small mixing bowl to create a robust spice blend.
- Smashing Technique: Arrange boiled potatoes on an oil-coated baking sheet, gently flattening each potato using a glass bottom or specialized masher to create textured surfaces.
- Initial Roasting: Brush potatoes with olive oil, distribute spice mixture evenly, and roast for 20 minutes until edges transform into crispy, golden-brown perfection.
- Garlic Aioli Creation: Blend roasted garlic cloves with mayonnaise, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to craft a creamy, tangy accompaniment.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over potatoes and return to oven for 5 additional minutes to achieve a melted, golden crust.
- Serving: Garnish with extra chopped chives and present immediately alongside the freshly prepared garlic aioli.
Notes
- Perfectly Boil Potatoes: Cook potatoes until fork-tender but not falling apart, which ensures a crispy exterior and creamy interior when smashed.
- Maximize Crispiness: Use a generously oiled baking sheet and leave space between potatoes to help edges become extra golden and crunchy.
- Roasting Technique: Smash potatoes gently to create more surface area for crispy edges, using a flat-bottomed glass or potato masher with even pressure.
- Flavor Layering: Roast with spices first, then add Parmesan cheese in the final minutes to prevent burning and create a perfectly crisp, cheesy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg