Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons

Name: Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons
Prep time: 48 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams baby or fingerling potatoes; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 lemons, zested; 54 milliliters olive oil, plus extra as needed; 3 Tbsps olive oil

Fried Smashed Potatoes with Lemons is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and whole 30 side dish. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 397 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires olive oil, lemon juice, thyme leaves, and kosher salt and pepper. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 48 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Smashed Fried Lemon Potatoes, Stuffed Lemons in the Oven, and Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes.

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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.

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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.

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In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat.

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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, about 1 minute.

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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.

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