Fried Smashed Potatoes are roasted potatoes that are soft and tender, smashed, and then deep-fried. It really doesn't get much better.
*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.
Alice Choi says
Fried Smashed potatoes!!! I love this! totally going to give this a try. . hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Liz says
My family would love your potatoes! Even on Thanksgiving!!! Have a great one, Reneé!
Beate @ The Not So Cheesy Kitc says
What a great recipe!!! Just fantastic - we will love it 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Renee Goerger says
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 🙂
Renee Goerger says
You're the second person to use the word crazy in reference to these potatoes. I LOVE that. They are crazy. Crazy GOOD! LOL
Renee Goerger says
Thank you so much Paula! I am thankful for friends like YOU!
Renee Goerger says
LOL. I love that you called it a crazy recipe. I could not agree more. Crazy good!
Renee Goerger says
Thank you Martin! I hope you will and come back to let me know what you think.
Renee Goerger says
We love soup too Stephanie! It's the perfect meal on cold winter nights. I hope you'll enjoy this one.
Renee Goerger says
The only thing missing was the pretzel bun 🙂 Might have to make pretzel bun croutons to top it next time....Mmmmmm.
Renee Goerger says
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 🙂
Martin Redmond says
Love your recipe. I'm gonna try this!
Jennifer Drummond says
Wow, what a crazy recipe, crazy delicious recipe! I could sooooooooooo eat all of those potatoes! What a great idea!!
01VanillaBean01 says
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.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
These sound like a crazy-delicious cousin to the french fry!
Tara says
Yummy on those potatoes and I could eat them anytime, but I do save them for special occasions for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says
I could eat smashed taters every day of the year!
Constance says
Mmmm...those look delicious!!!!!
Renee Goerger says
Thank you very much. I don't recommend eating them this way all the time, but for a spurge, they're pretty fantastic!
Renee Goerger says
Thank you Paula. I've met so many wonderful friends through food. It truly feeds the soul.
Renee Goerger says
My feelings exactly, Jenny!!
Renee Goerger says
What a great job for a little helper. I'm sure your two year old would have such fun being the smasher!
Laura Hunter says
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.
Jenny Hartin says
My two favorite words fried and potatoes. 🙂