Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 2 1/2
  • lb.
  • new potatoes (about 20)
  • kosher salt
  • 3 3
  • tbsp.
  • olive oil
  • 1 1
  • tbsp.
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 2
  • large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 2
  • tsp.
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 /4
  • c.
  • flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450°F. Place potatoes in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by 2 in. and bring to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 22 minutes. Drain.Spread 1 Tbsp oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place each potato on the sheet and, with the bottom of a glass, gently press until crushed but still intact. Brush tops with 1 Tbsp oil and roast 25 minutes.In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, thyme, and remaining Tbsp oil. Brush over potatoes, then roast, rotating the baking sheet once, until deep golden brown and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Toss with parsley and ¼ tsp salt.