Best Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Sriracha Mayo Pancetta And Scallions Recipes

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CRISPIEST EVER POTATOES



Crispiest Ever Potatoes image

Somewhere between oven-roasted potatoes and crispy hash, these little creamer potatoes are boiled in water with baking soda before being smashed. The alkaline in the baking soda helps the skins crisp up quickly. Smashing increases their surface area and contact with the pan. The result is the crunchiest-ever crust.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds small creamer potatoes
1 tablespoon baking soda
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, skins on, smashed
Leaves from 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add the baking soda and 1 tablespoon salt to the water. Cover, place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Uncover and continue to boil until the potatoes give easily when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set the strainer over the top of the pan for a few minutes so the outsides of the potatoes can dry.
  • Dump the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and toss with the garlic, thyme and rosemary until the potatoes are completely coated in the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Using a small juice glass or glass bowl, smash each potato firmly but gently. (You want to just crack the skins and flatten slightly while keeping the potatoes mostly intact.)
  • Roast until the bottoms of the potatoes are deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the potatoes using a spatula. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on both sides, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter with a metal spatula. Serve while hot.

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH SRIRACHA MAYO, PANCETTA AND SCALLIONS



Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Sriracha Mayo, Pancetta and Scallions image

These creamy and crispy baby potatoes topped with spicy mayo, punchy scallions and pancetta might become your go-to side dish. They're great at room temperature, making them excellent for cookouts, picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds baby or fingerling potatoes
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Canola oil
One 4-ounce container diced pancetta or 4 slices thick bacon, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sriracha (see Cook's Note)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Season the water with 1/4 cup kosher salt and the baking soda. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, continue to cook the potatoes until a paring knife easily pierces the potatoes and the insides are creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the potatoes cook, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and the pancetta to a large cast-iron skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
  • Press down on the potatoes using the back of a water glass or mug to smash them. In the same skillet the pancetta cooked in, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of canola oil to the rendered fat. Place over high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are crispy and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl.
  • Place half of the crispy potatoes in a serving bowl. Top with half of the pancetta, scallions and sriracha mayo. Add the remaining potatoes to the bowl and top with the remaining pancetta, scallions and sriracha mayo. Enjoy!

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES



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We've seen plenty of potato trends over the past few years: Retro hasselback potatoes made a comeback, buttery "melting" potatoes took over Pinterest soon after, and now smashed potatoes are the spuds of the moment. The idea is to simmer small potatoes until tender, then toss them with olive oil, flatten them and crisp them in the oven. It's simple - and insanely delicious. There are more than 35,000 #smashedpotatoes photos on Instagram, and many Food Network stars are obsessed, too. Here's how to make them like a pro.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

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