Here’s a delicious Honey Butter Smashed Potatoes recipe 🥔🍯
Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, with a sweet-savory glaze.
Honey Butter Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes
- Place potatoes in salted water.
- Boil 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let steam dry for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Smash potatoes
- Place potatoes on the sheet.
- Gently smash each with a glass or spatula.
- Honey butter glaze
- Mix melted butter, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Brush generously over smashed potatoes.
- Bake
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
- Finish
- Optional: brush with extra honey butter and sprinkle herbs.
- Serve hot.
Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Let potatoes dry before smashing
- Use parchment or a well-oiled pan
- Roast on the upper oven rack
- Add grated parmesan in the last 5 minutes for a savory twist
If you want, I can also share:
- Garlic honey butter smashed potatoes
- Air-fryer version
- Spicy honey butter version
Just let me know 😊
