Crispy Smashed Potatoes w/ Sour Cream Dip - Serves 2

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES with Sour Cream Dip - Serves 2

Adapted from Modern Honey

Ingredients for Smashed Potatoes

• 0.75 lb (12 oz) Fingerling Potatoes (i.e., Petite Yukon Gold)
• 1.5 Tbsp Butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• Optional: Fresh Parsley, chopped

Ingredients for Sour Cream Dip:

• 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp Sour Cream
• 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or 1/2 to 1 tsp dried dill 
• Optional: Shredded or creamed cheese (cheddar preferred, but whatever you have on hand is fine)

Equipment/Other:
Baking sheet

Drinking glass with smooth bottom

Smashed Potato Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water. Place on high heat until boiling. Boil for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender, depending on their size. You want them to be soft enough to smash!
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (or 400 degF in Air Fryer). 
3. Drain the water and place the potatoes in a colander to allow the steam to release for about 5 minutes. 
4. Prepare the baking sheet (if using oven, you can line with silicon baking mat or parchment paper; if using air fryer, use whatever the air fryer came with). 
5. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and press on each one with the bottom of a glass to "smash" them. If they're large (i.e., the smashed potatoes have a diameter the size of a tennis ball or larger), cut them in half with a knife.
6. Drizzle the smashed potatoes with melted salted butter and extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
7. Bake in a 425-degree oven for about 35-45 minutes (or 400-degree Air Fryer 30 minutes), depending on the level of desired crispiness. 
8. While baking, make the Sour Cream dip below.
9. Once done baking, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with sour cream dip.

Garlic Cheddar Sour Cream Dip:

In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sour cream dip.
Top the potatoes with the dip, or serve on the side to dip the potatoes in.