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Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

Tangy Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes are finished with a sprinkling of vinegar and sea salt to really bring out the flavors. These smashed potatoes are simple to make and crave-able.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt plus more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chives thinly sliced, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar white, apple cider, or malt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine together whole potatoes, cup of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon salt.  Add water to cover the potatoes by 2".  Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat down to simmer, cooking potatoes for about 20 minutes.
  • About 10 minutes into boiling the potatoes, pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Continue cooking potatoes for another 10 minutes. Poke them with a fork to check for doneness, they should be just tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to pan to dry. Coat the potatoes with the butter. Lay potatoes out on the lined baking sheet. Using a heavy mug, gently smash each potato to 1/2" thick.
  • Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  • Turn each potato over and drizzle with olive oil. Return to oven for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Broil potatoes for a minute or two on high to get extra crispy. Be sure to pay close attention so they do not burn.
  • Take out of oven and top with 2 tablespoons of vinegar, chives (if using), sea salt, and pepper.

Notes

  • Gently smash the potatoes with a heavy can of beans, a large flat-bottomed coffee cup, or a potato masher.
  • You can use a basting brush to apply vinegar to the baked potatoes.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
 
 
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1784mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg