• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Little Sunny Kitchen

  • All Recipes
    • Cuisine
      • American
      • Asian
      • Greek
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Mexican
      • Middle Eastern
      • Russian
    • Meal Type
      • Appetizers
      • Main Dishes
      • Sides
      • Pasta
      • Soups
      • Salads
      • Grilling
      • Beverages
      • Desserts
      • Sauces, Dressings and Seasonings
      • Vegan
  • Dinner
  • Instant Pot
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Shop
  • About/Contact
    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
go to homepage
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Dinner
  • Appetizers
  • Instant Pot
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Recipe Videos
  • Join our Facebook group
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Meal Type » Sides » Crushed New Potatoes

    Crushed New Potatoes

    Published on October 31, 2018 | updated on September 5, 2020 by Diana

    Jump to Recipe

    Crushed new potatoes with garlic and herbs make a wonderful side dish! These new potatoes are boiled until they’re soft and tender, then baked in the oven with all the seasonings until they’re crunchy and crispy from the outside, but still have very creamy centers.

    Crushed New Potatoes on a sheet pan
    Table of Contents hide
    1 Crushed New Potatoes – Crispy From the Outside With Creamy Centers
    2 The Secret Behind Perfect, Soft and Crispy Crushed Potatoes
    3 How to Make Smashed Potatoes
    4 Tips for Making Perfect Crushed Potatoes
    5 What So Serve Smashed Garlic Potatoes With?
    6 More Easy Potato Recipes
    7 Crushed New Potatoes

    Crushed New Potatoes – Crispy From the Outside With Creamy Centers

    When we were in Bali earlier this year, we found this amazing vegetarian restaurant that served delicious burgers with crushed new potatoes. We only discovered the restaurant in the last 2 days of our trip, but I managed to visit twice to order these seriously good crushed potatoes!

    I learned how to make these crushed potatoes at home, and I became obsessed! They’re great when they’re served as a side dish, or just eaten on their own. And the best thing is that you can get as creative as you like with all the seasonings, and toppings that you can add!

    The potatoes have a crispy texture from the outside as they’re baked to perfection, but the centers stay creamy and fluffy at the same time. They can be as flavourful as you like, so have them plain with just a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper. Or top with crushed garlic, fresh or dried herbs, paprika, chili, you name it!

    ready crushed new potatoes on a serving spoon

    The Secret Behind Perfect, Soft and Crispy Crushed Potatoes

    As these potatoes aren’t diced or anything, the best way to make sure that they’re cooked through and lightly crushed so that they stay in one piece, is to boil them before you crush them and bake them.

    You don’t need to peel them, just wash your potatoes, then cook in boiling water for 15 minutes. This will ensure that they’re soft but crispy. Think about how amazing these will turn out when they’re boiled, and then baked. Yum!

    Ingredients needed to make Crushed New Potatoes

    How to Make Smashed Potatoes

    Step 1.  Boil lightly salted water, then throw your baby potatoes into the pot. Leave them to cook for 15 minutes or until they’re cooked through and soft.

    Boiling baby potatoes

    Step 2. Grease your baking sheet with olive oil, and get the potatoes out of the pot and onto your baking tray.

    Step 3. Lightly crush the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher, but make sure not to overdo it as you don’t want really flat pieces of potato all over your baking sheet. Using the excess olive oil on the baking tray, lightly brush the potatoes with the oil.

    crushing the potatoes with a potato masher

    Step 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt.

    Step 5. Sprinkle with either dried or fresh herbs (I usually use thyme and basil, or rosemary). You could also add crushed garlic.

    Season with salt and herbs

    Step 6. Bake in the oven for 10-15 more minutes at 200C. The baking time depends on the size of your potatoes, so keep checking on them as they bake.

    Serve immediately! These smashed new potatoes are best when they’re served hot.

    Crushed new potatoes on a baking sheet

    Tips for Making Perfect Crushed Potatoes

    1. Leave the skin on! You don’t need to peel the skin, as the skin helps the potatoes give that lovely crunch. Also, imagine how time-consuming peeling a pound of small potatoes can be! Just wash the potatoes in water, and they’re ready to be cooked!
    2. Make sure not to overcook the potatoes when you boil them. They usually take 15 minutes until they become tender, but this also depends on the size and the type of new potatoes that you’re cooking.
    3. Olive oil is the best oil that could be used to bake these potatoes.
    4. When the potatoes go into the oven, make sure that the oven is preheated. This will help you get that lovely crunch that you’re aiming for.

    What So Serve Smashed Garlic Potatoes With?

    Do you own an air fryer? If you do, then you must try this air fryer chicken breast recipe! Perfect with the crushed potatoes, add your favorite sauce and enjoy!

    Meal served at the Shady Shack Bali - bean burger served with crushed potatoes on the side
    The Shady Shack Bali – bean burger served with crushed potatoes

    Or you could serve these potatoes in a bowl with a big salad, and veggie fritters. Also, try my corn fritters, they’re delish!

    More Easy Potato Recipes

    • These potato cakes are to die for! They’re made from mashed potatoes and they’re one of the most popular recipes on the blog!
    • Cooking for a romantic dinner? Why not make those heart-shaped roasted potatoes?
    • If you like Middle Eastern flavors, these hot potatoes or Batata Harra are so easy to make.
    • And for a main, try this vegetable potato bake it’s sooo good!

    Subscribe to my Newsletter, and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more tasty recipes!

    I don’t feel like I say this often enough, or that I could ever thank you enough. But THANK YOU for all of your support, for visiting my blog, commenting, and sharing my recipes with your friends and family. I am SO thankful for you!

    If you make this recipe or any of my recipes, then don’t forget to rate it and leave a comment below. I would LOVE to hear about your experience and your comments just make my day!

    I hope that you love every recipe that you make! – Diana x

    Crushed New Potatoes

    Crushed new potatoes with herbs make a wonderful side dish. They’re boiled until they’re soft and tender, then baked in the oven with all the seasonings until they’re crunchy and crispy from the outside, but still have very creamy centres. 
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 136kcal
    Author: Diana

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound (450 grams) baby potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic crushed
    • 1 teaspoon parsley or basil
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Boil slightly salted water, then throw your baby potatoes into the pot. Leave them to cook for 15-20 minutes or until they're cooked through and soft.
    • Grease your baking tray with olive oil, and get the potatoes out of the pot and onto the baking tray.
    • Lightly crush the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher, but make sure not to over do it as you don’t want really flat pieces of potato all over your baking sheet.
    • Using the excess olive oil on the baking tray, light brush the potatoes with the olive oil.
    • Season with freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt.
    • Sprinkle with either dried or fresh herbs and garlic.
    • Bake in the oven for 10-15 more minutes at 200°C (392°F). The baking time depends on the size of your potatoes, so keep checking on them as they bake.
    • Served Immediately. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin C: 14.5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4.1mg
    Did you make a recipe?Tag @littlesunnykitchen or hashtag it #littlesunnykitchen!

    As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Previous Post: « Middle Eastern Stuffed Aubergines/Eggplants
    Next Post: Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Bean Soup) »

    Reader Interactions

      Leave a Review or Question

      Type your question or comment below, and click Post Comment. You'll see it on this page after we review it.

      Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Cooked this? Rate this recipe!




    1. Tracey Green

      September 26, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous, only way I’ll cook New potatoes from now on.

      Reply
    2. Margaret Gallagher

      November 16, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious – going to enjoy making THESE tasty delights – adore garlic

      Reply
    3. Mar

      October 31, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      These sound devine – the more I hear about airfryer the more I know i need one
      Great recipe

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Connect with me!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Join our Facebook Group »

    Hello and welcome to Little Sunny Kitchen! I'm Diana and I love cooking with fresh, and seasonal ingredients. I'm a trained chef, food blogger, and photographer. More about me!

    Dinner Tonight

    Homemade Hamburger Helper (Stovetop, Instant Pot)

    Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

    Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Most Popular

    Chocolate Macarons

    Penne Arrabbiata

    French Fry Seasoning

    Alfredo Sauce Recipe

    Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

    Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Best Coleslaw Recipe

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Footer

    Copyright © 2021 Little Sunny Kitchen

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled

    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

    Functional

    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

    Performance

    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

    Analytics

    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

    Advertisement

    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

    Others

    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

    SAVE & ACCEPT