Description

These crispy smashed potatoes are boiled, flattened, and grilled to perfection, resulting in a fluffy interior and charred, crunchy exterior. Topped with a rich garlic herb butter, they are the ultimate side dish for any BBQ or cookout.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds small Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley and chives mix)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, Red pepper flakes, Lemon zest

Instructions

Wash potatoes thoroughly. Leave small potatoes whole or cut larger ones in half for uniform size.
Fill a large pot with cold water, add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Drain potatoes in a colander and let them sit for 5 minutes to steam-dry.
While potatoes cool, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the garlic herb butter.
Place a boiled potato on a cutting board, drizzle with a little olive oil, and gently press down with a heavy mug or glass to flatten to about ½ inch thick.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and oil the grates well.
Place smashed potatoes flat side down on the grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Flip potatoes and immediately brush generously with the garlic herb butter.
Grill for another 2-3 minutes until butter is sizzling and tops are slightly charred.
Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra herbs, flaky sea salt, or Parmesan.

Notes

Ensure potatoes are steam-dried after boiling to maximize crispiness. Do not rush the smashing process; gentle pressure creates better texture. If using gas grill, consider adding wood chips for smoke flavor. Garlic burns easily, so monitor heat closely after flipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 potatoes per servi
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 250
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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