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pan fried smashed fingerling potato recipe

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Onion

Fingerling potatoes smashed, cooked with onion and herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. fingerling potatoes
  • 1/2 chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes in a large pot with the kosher salt until they're about fork tender and drain.
  • Heat a heavy 10-12 inch skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Pour the olive oil into the skillet and add the onion, thyme, and rosemary. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.
  • Place the potatoes in the skillet and lightly smash them with a fork or potato masher. Season the potatoes with the garlic, onion powder, and a little salt and pepper
  • Cook the potatoes until they have a crusty brown texture and flip. Lightly smash again and cook until browned on the second side.

Notes

*Don't burn the onion or herbs. If your onion starts to get crispy, turn the heat down
Keyword fingerlings, fried potatoes, home fries, potatoes