This absurdly crispy smashed potato recipe has taken over social media with 50 million combined views across TikTok and Instagram, and for good reason — it delivers steakhouse-quality potatoes with minimal effort and just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika
- Fresh rosemary and grated Parmesan for topping
Method
Boil potatoes until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool 5 minutes. Place on an oiled baking sheet and smash each potato with the bottom of a glass to about 1/2-inch thick. Brush generously with olive oil-butter mixture, season heavily. Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes until edges are deeply golden and crispy. Top with Parmesan and rosemary in the last 5 minutes.
Why It Works
The secret is the smashing — it creates maximum surface area for crisping while keeping the interior creamy. The olive oil-butter combo provides both high-heat browning and rich flavor. The 450°F temperature is critical — anything lower produces soft, disappointing results.
