Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin

Name: Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 tbsp. olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, skins intact; 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro; Flaky sea salt

These restaurant-worthy spiced taters are easy enough to make at home!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Jan 10, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

There are so many great potato recipes out there, it can be hard to choose. This one, though, may be our very favorite. With all the flaky goodness of baked potatoes, all the crunchy deliciousness of fried, and a combo of spices that we sometimes dream about at night, it's a side dish that is sure to have guests and family alike asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, skins intact
1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are just cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain well.
2. Step 2Transfer potatoes to a large rimmed baking sheet. Use the palm of your hand to gently flatten potatoes. Add oil, garlic, and lemon to pan; gently toss to coat. Season with coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Roast 20 minutes. Transfer garlic and lemon to a cutting board. Continue to roast potatoes until golden brown and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Step 4Discard skins from garlic and chop. Toss together potatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Drizzle with juice of roasted lemon and season with flaky sea salt.