Gordon Ramsay Smashed Potatoes Recipe 

This easy smashed potatoes recipe by Gordon Ramsay is a crispy, golden delight perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients you already have at home, these buttery, crunchy potatoes are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Serve them hot with a sprinkle of parsley for a side dish everyone will love!

Ingredients Needed:

For Potatoes:

• 700g small potatoes
• 1–1.2kg medium potatoes

For Cooking:

• 1 tbsp salt
• 30g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt (for sprinkling)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Finely chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

How To Make Smashed Potatoes Recipe?

1. Boil Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water for 20–30 minutes until soft. Drain and let dry for 5 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C fan).
3. Smash Potatoes: Place potatoes on a tray, smash with a fork or masher, and leave to dry for 5 minutes.
4. Season Potatoes: Drizzle with butter and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Bake Potatoes: Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.

Recipe Tips:

• Pick Small or Medium Potatoes: These roast better and are easy to smash.
• Boil Until Soft: Make sure they’re soft enough to smash but not too mushy.
• Let Them Dry: Dry the potatoes after boiling and smashing them for the crispiest result.
• Use Butter and Oil: These make the potatoes tasty and golden.
• Don’t Flip Them: Keep them still in the oven for the best crunch.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Cool the smashed potatoes to room temperature, then store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Heat in the air fryer at 180°C / 350°F for 5–7 minutes to keep them crispy.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 130 kcal
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 340mg
• Potassium: Not specified
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 3g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops And Potatoes Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Saute Potatoes Recipe