Sweet Heat Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These Sweet Heat Smashed Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional roasted potatoes, offering a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these smashed potatoes make a delicious side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby gold or red potatoes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain. Place on the baking sheet and smash each potato gently.
- Prepare Seasoning: In a bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat Potatoes: Brush the seasoning over the smashed potatoes.
- Roast: Roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Adjust cayenne to suit your spice preference or drizzle with hot honey for more heat.
- Pair with grilled meats or serve as a spicy side for game day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
