These crispy smashed potatoes are baked until golden and topped with a delicious garlic butter mixture and fresh parsley. Perfect as a side dish for any meal.
1: Preheat oven to 200C.
2: Chop the top off the head of garlic.
3: Place garlic on top of a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
4: Wrap garlic up firmly in foil and bake for 1 hour.
5: Meanwhile, place potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water.
6: Cover and place over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until tender.
7: Drain potatoes and place in fridge for 10 minutes to evaporate moisture.
8: Place a small saucepan over low to medium heat and add butter, oil, and salt, followed by the garlic.
9: Stir until melted and combined.
10: Place potatoes over 2 trays lined with baking paper.
11: Using a glass, press down on each potato to flatten (go thinner for a more crispy potato).
12: Coat both sides of each potato with the garlic butter mixture.
13: Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and crispy.
14: Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and parsley.
