Smashed potatoes are an easy, savory finger food that you can customize with toppings, dips, and seasonings. Try this variation with peanut dip—ready in 20 minutes. Love a good dip? Try our other variations like saffron aioli dip, edamame and white bean dip, chickpea delight dip, green pea and mint dip, or herby aioli dip.
Equipment
- Slotted spatula
Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
Peanut Dip:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sambal or sriracha
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Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 °F. Pierce the potatoes with a fork twice each.
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Step 2
Microwave for seven minutes on high heat.
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Step 3
Using a slotted spatula, gently squish the potatoes to make them a little flat.
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Step 4
Gently toss potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, flipping halfway on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Step 5
While potatoes are roasting, blend all of the ingredients for the peanut dip in a food processor.
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Step 6
Serve peanut dip on the side of the smashed potatoes and enjoy!
