These crispy garlic parmesan smashed potatoes are a great addition to your next meal. The potatoes are coated with olive oil and a tasty seasoning mix before being sprinkled with parmesan and baked to crispy perfection. This easy side dish recipe is on repeat for us all year round!
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Boil the baby potatoes in a large pot of water until very tender. The time will depend on the size of your potatoes. Use a fork to test when they are done, they should be very soft. Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them dry off. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a cup, press each potato until its “smashed” and flattened.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix until combined. Using a pastry brush, evenly brush the oil and seasonings over the top of the smashed potatoes.
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes. Place the pan back in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the parmesan is golden brown and the potatoes are crispy.
Notes
Make it dairy-free or vegan: simply omit the parmesan.We recommend reheating the potatoes in the air fryer or oven.