Smashed Potatoes

Course

Lunch, Dinner

Servings

8-10

Ingredients

• 4 lbs small red or Yukon gold potatoes
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• Ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced chives, parsley, or tarragon (optional)

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season heavily with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are completely tender, ~10 minutes after a boil is achieved. Drain in a colander set in the sink and let rest for 10 minutes to dry and cool slightly.
2. Working one potato at a time, place potato on cutting board and smash firmly with the bottom of a heavy skillet to ~1/2" thick. Transfer to a large plate or tray as you work.
3. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add as many potatoes as will fit in a single layer. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until bottom side is deep golden brown, ~6 minutes. Flip and cook until second side is golden brown and crisp, ~5 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to drain.
4. Continue cooking potatoes in batches, adding more oil as necessary, until all potatoes are cooked. Potatoes can then be left aside until ready to serve.
5. To serve, preheat oven to 400°F. Spread potatoes over on large rimmed baking sheets. Transfer to oven and cook until heated through, ~6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, add herbs (if using), toss to distribute, transfer to a serving platter, and serve.

Source

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/crispy-smashed-potatoes-recipe.html