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    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Potato Recipes

    Published: Nov 24, 2013 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    Fried Smashed Potatoes

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    Fried Smashed Potatoes are roasted potatoes that are soft and tender, smashed, and then deep-fried. It really doesn't get much better.

    Fried Smashed Potato Recipe
     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    FRIED SMASHED POTATOES      {PRINT THIS RECIPE}

    Small baby new potatoes
    peanut oil for frying
    salt and pepper

    -Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    -Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
    -Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
    -Using a meat mallet (rolling pin, or even the bottom of a can), smash and flatten each potato.
    -In a large pot, over medium high heat, heat the oil to 360-375 degrees.
    -Using a large slotted spoon, carefully lower some of the smashed potatoes into the oil and allow them to fry until they become a lovely golden brown, turning them occasionally.
    -Remove the fried potatoes to a paper towel lined bowl and immediately season them with salt and pepper.
    -Continue frying the remainder of the potatoes in batches.
    -Serve immediately.

    Fried Smashed Potato Recipe
    Fried Smashed Potato Recipe
     
     
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    1. Alice Choi says

      November 26, 2013 at 4:05 am

      Fried Smashed potatoes!!! I love this! totally going to give this a try. . hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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    2. Liz says

      November 26, 2013 at 1:37 am

      My family would love your potatoes! Even on Thanksgiving!!! Have a great one, Reneé!

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    3. Beate @ The Not So Cheesy Kitc says

      November 25, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      What a great recipe!!! Just fantastic - we will love it 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

      Reply
    4. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:51 am

      You wouldn't want to eat them all the time either, but since they're fried at a high temperature, the oil doesn't permeate the potato, just gives them a crisp crust. Still though, not exactly diet food 🙂

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    5. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:49 am

      You're the second person to use the word crazy in reference to these potatoes. I LOVE that. They are crazy. Crazy GOOD! LOL

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    6. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Thank you so much Paula! I am thankful for friends like YOU!

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    7. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:47 am

      LOL. I love that you called it a crazy recipe. I could not agree more. Crazy good!

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    8. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Thank you Martin! I hope you will and come back to let me know what you think.

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    9. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:44 am

      We love soup too Stephanie! It's the perfect meal on cold winter nights. I hope you'll enjoy this one.

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    10. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:42 am

      The only thing missing was the pretzel bun 🙂 Might have to make pretzel bun croutons to top it next time....Mmmmmm.

      Reply
    11. Renee Goerger says

      November 25, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Ron's beef and barley soup sounds like winner. I'd love his recipe. Care to share Paula? I hope you both enjoy this soup. It was a hit here with us 🙂

      Reply
    12. Martin Redmond says

      November 25, 2013 at 5:05 am

      Love your recipe. I'm gonna try this!

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    13. Jennifer Drummond says

      November 25, 2013 at 4:35 am

      Wow, what a crazy recipe, crazy delicious recipe! I could sooooooooooo eat all of those potatoes! What a great idea!!

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    14. 01VanillaBean01 says

      November 25, 2013 at 2:25 am

      Lovely post Renee and those fried smashed pototoes look scrumptious. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and may your table be blessed with great food enjoyed by family and friends.

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    15. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

      November 25, 2013 at 2:16 am

      These sound like a crazy-delicious cousin to the french fry!

      Reply
    16. Tara says

      November 24, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      Yummy on those potatoes and I could eat them anytime, but I do save them for special occasions for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

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    17. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

      November 24, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      I could eat smashed taters every day of the year!

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    18. Constance says

      November 24, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Mmmm...those look delicious!!!!!

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    19. Renee Goerger says

      November 24, 2013 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you very much. I don't recommend eating them this way all the time, but for a spurge, they're pretty fantastic!

      Reply
    20. Renee Goerger says

      November 24, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Thank you Paula. I've met so many wonderful friends through food. It truly feeds the soul.

      Reply
    21. Renee Goerger says

      November 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      My feelings exactly, Jenny!!

      Reply
    22. Renee Goerger says

      November 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      What a great job for a little helper. I'm sure your two year old would have such fun being the smasher!

      Reply
    23. Laura Hunter says

      November 24, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      Oh my goodness these look so much fun. I bet my two year old would have a lot of fun "helping" to smash the potatoes.

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    24. Jenny Hartin says

      November 24, 2013 at 6:10 am

      My two favorite words fried and potatoes. 🙂

      Reply

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