FRIED SMASHED POTATOES WITH LEMONS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 48m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds baby or fingerling potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 lemons, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the potatoes: Put the potatoes in an 8-quart stockpot with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow to dry for 5 minutes. Using the palm of your hand, gently press the potatoes until lightly smashed.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic and discard. In batches, add the potatoes and cook, without stirring, until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes over and cook, drizzling with oil, if needed, until golden brown on the other side for another 5 to 8 minutes.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spoon the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve.

Mary Craig
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I love the crispy texture of these potatoes. They're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Doris Gyasi
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These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Hriday Hrudu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ekuma Wisdom
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These potatoes are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Luka Winz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potatoes didn't turn out crispy at all.


Kingsley onyinyechi Nnabuife
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These potatoes were the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


T R Tuhin khan
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Meh.


Idar Odar
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I'll definitely be making these again!


Ken Chiarella
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Not bad, but not great either.


Justin Teel
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These potatoes were delicious! I loved the combination of crispy and fluffy textures.


Sarabjit Singh
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful. However, I would have liked them to be a bit more smashed.


Dreams for Heaven
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The potatoes were good, but I found the lemon flavor to be a bit overpowering.


Ryan johnson
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These potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Kara Kelley
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Islami Malomat
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Arjun Magar
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these were actually really good. The lemon really helped to brighten up the flavor.


King Ktk
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My family loved this dish! The potatoes were perfectly smashed and fried, and the lemon added a delicious flavor.


Kristian Smith
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The recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out perfectly. I especially loved the crispy edges.


Rajanomii Rajanomii
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These fried smashed potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the lemon added a bright and tangy flavor. Will definitely be making these again.