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Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Published: Dec 6, 2022 by Sara Vaughn · Leave a Comment

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These smashed fingerling potatoes are the easiest crispy, crunchy parmesan potatoes to make for the perfect gluten-free side dish.

Potatoes are one o the easiest gluten-free side dishes to make since potatoes are naturally gluten-free. But when it comes to potatoes, don't be boring with the same mashed potatoes every time. These smashed fingerling potatoes are the easiest way to enjoy potatoes that are crispy and delicious in no time at all.

An up close look at the crispy cheesy goodness that coats smashed fingerling potatoes.
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  • Potatoes are gluten-free.
  • Ingredients.
  • Steps.
  • Alternate cooking method.
  • Tips and tricks.
  • Make ahead.
  • Storing and reheating.
  • Serving suggestions.
  • More gluten-free side dishes.
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Potatoes are gluten-free.

You would not believe how often "are potatoes gluten-free" is searched on Google and I kind of get it. While all potatoes are naturally gluten-free, not all potato recipes are because sometimes gluten ingredients are added into the mix. Don't worry, though; these smashed fingerling potatoes are super easy to make and are totally gluten-free.

Ingredients.

  • Baby or Fingerling Potatoes - Baby or fingerling potatoes are just small potatoes. These little potatoes are often used to make oven-roasted potatoes to add to soups and stews like in my gluten-free beef stew recipe.
  • Olive Oil
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese - Feel free to leave off to make these dairy-free potatoes.
  • Fresh Chives (optional)
  • Spices
Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make crispy, cheesy smashed fingerling potatoes.

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Steps.

  1. Wash and boil the baby potatoes.
  2. Season the boiled potatoes.
  3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet.
  4. Carefully smash each potato until they are about ¼ of an inch thick.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for another 15 minutes.
  6. Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy.
Steps showing how boiling baby potatoes, seasoning them and then placing them on a baking sheet to be smashed, topped with shredded cheese and baked till crispy.

Alternate cooking method.

You can make these smashed potatoes in the air fryer, crispy potatoes. Just prep the potatoes up until you put them into the oven, and instead, pop the smashed potatoes into the air fryer. The air fryer will get them extra crispy. Just be sure to shake the basket or flip the potatoes to ensure they are crispy all around.

Air fryer smashed crispy potatoes.

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 450 degrees.
  2. Place the smashed potatoes in the air fryer, being sure to leave some room.
  3. Air fryer the potatoes for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Shake and rotate the potatoes and air fry for about another 10 minutes.
  5. Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  6. Remove the smashed fingerling potatoes from the air fryer and top with the fresh chives.

Tips and tricks.

  • The right sized potatoes. - Make sure that you are using baby or fingerling potatoes. These are potatoes that are no larger than about 2 inches in diameter. This recipe is not for larger-sized potatoes.
  • Wash your potatoes. - Because we are leaving the skins on the potatoes to make these smashed fingerling potatoes, you want to make sure to remove any excess dirt that is on the potatoes before boiling them.
  • Boiling potatoes. - Always start potatoes in cold water to ensure they cook at the same rate. To make these smashed potatoes, you want them to be fork tender but not falling apart.
  • Smashing potatoes. - There is no right or wrong way to smash your fingerling potatoes. You can use a fork, a slotted spoon, a potato masher, or even a glass to smash the potatoes. You want to smash the potatoes between ½ and ¼ inch thick. If you want crispier potatoes, smash them thinner and more creamy potatoes with crisp edges, closer to ½ an inch.
  • Give the potatoes room. - Just like with most cooking, if you want to ensure you get crispy potatoes, give them space to cook on the baking tray. If the potatoes are closer together, they will steam and not get as crisp.
  • Crispy potatoes. - I've found that these potatoes will get more crispy if I bake them straight on the baking tray. They will still crisp on parchment paper, just not quite as much.
  • Fresh herbs. - I like to chop fresh chives (or green onions) on top of these smashed fingerling potatoes but feel free to leave it off or switch out the herbs for parsley, thyme, or even rosemary if you prefer.

Make ahead.

I find these crispy potato bites best freshly cooked. However, if you want them to come together faster, you can boil the potatoes ahead of time and then just place them in a bowl to dry in the fridge overnight. Then you just have to smash and bake them the day of.

Storing and reheating.

  • Leftover smashed potatoes can be kept in a container in the fridge for up to four days.
  • Reheating smashed potatoes is best done on a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also pop them back in a 400-degree air fryer for 5-10 minutes.

Serving suggestions.

Serve these crispy smashed fingerling potatoes alongside any dish you would serve potatoes. These even make a delicious gluten-free side dish with your Christmas ham. My kids love them with dishes like my version of a gluten-free Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken.

More gluten-free side dishes.

We do potatoes a lot in this house because they are my husband's favorite vegetable, haha. If you love potatoes too, be sure to check out my gluten-free cheesy mashed potatoes or my gluten-free scalloped potatoes next.

  • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts (gluten-free)
  • The Best Gluten-free Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Easy Classic Gluten-free Stuffing
Crispy cheesy smashed fingerling potatoes are on a baking tray after coming out of the oven.

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A plate of crispy smashed fingerling potatoes cooked and top with some fresh chives.

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Sara Vaughn
These smashed fingerling potatoes are the easiest crispy, crunchy parmesan potatoes to make for the perfect gluten-free side dish.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ Pounds Fingerling Potatoes
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Chives Fresh, chopped or green onions.

Instructions
 

Prep the baby potatoes.

  • Wash and rinse the potatoes and remove any dirt and debris. (Be sure to leave the skins on.)
    1 ½ Pounds Fingerling Potatoes
  • Place the clean potatoes into a pot of cold water.
  • Bring the water and potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat and let them boil for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.

Season and smash.

  • Drain the boiled potatoes and dry them with some paper towels to remove excess water.
  • In a bowl, combine the boiled potatoes with the olive oil and spices and toss to coat evenly.
    2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a baking sheet.
  • Carefully smash each of the potatoes onto the baking sheet until they are about a ¼-½ inch thick.

Bake.

  • Preheat your oven to 450 °Fdegrees.
  • Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes and place them back into the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, top the potatoes with the shredded parmesan cheese and bake them for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted over the potatoes.
    ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese

Serve smashed fingerling potatoes.

  • Remove the crispy smashed potatoes from the oven and top with the fresh chopped chives, and serve warm.
    2 Tablespoons Chives

Notes

Tips and tricks.
  • The right sized potatoes. - Make sure that you are using baby or fingerling potatoes. These are potatoes that are no larger than about 2 inches in diameter. This recipe is not for larger-sized potatoes.
  • Wash your potatoes. - Because we are leaving the skins on the potatoes to make these smashed fingerling potatoes, you want to make sure to remove any excess dirt that is on the potatoes before boiling them.
  • Boiling potatoes. - Always start potatoes in cold water to ensure they cook at the same rate. To make these smashed potatoes, you want them to be fork tender but not falling apart.
  • Smashing potatoes. - There is no right or wrong way to smash your fingerling potatoes. You can use a fork, a slotted spoon, a potato masher, or even a glass to smash the potatoes. You want to smash the potatoes between ½ and ¼ inch thick. If you want crispier potatoes, smash them thinner and more creamy potatoes with crisp edges, closer to ½ an inch.
  • Give the potatoes room. - Just like with most cooking, if you want to ensure you get crispy potatoes, give them space to cook on the baking tray. If the potatoes are closer together, they will steam and not get as crisp.
  • Crispy potatoes. - I've found that these potatoes will get more crispy if I bake them straight on the baking tray. They will still crisp on parchment paper, just not quite as much.
  • Fresh herbs. - I like to chop fresh chives (or green onions) on top of these smashed fingerling potatoes but feel free to leave it off or switch out the herbs for parsley, thyme, or even rosemary if you prefer.
Keyword gluten free potatoes, smashed fingerling potatoes, smashed potatoes

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