Crispy smashed potatoes are everything a potato should be—a satisfying crispness on the outer edges, and absolute creamy perfection on the inside. They’re easy, too—nothing fussy or complicated. And when you get your hands on some really good potatoes—especially the sweet little baby potatoes, which can be so tender and flavorful—there’s no better way to cook them than this crispy smashed potato recipe.

The secret is actually not in the roasting, the secret to the best crispy roast potatoes is boiling! Yep, you’re going to first boil the potatoes to soften them and make them tender. That way, the only work that needs to happen in the oven is crisp-ification. The smashing of the boiled potatoes also helps with the crispness factor, creating a nice even surface area for heat and oil to work their crunchy, crispy magic.

PREP: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins