Smash Fries Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and scrub the russet potatoes. Cut them into wedges or thick fries.
3
Boil the Potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until slightly tender but not fully cooked.
4
Drain and Cool
Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.

5
Smash the Potatoes
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place each potato wedge and gently smash it with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
6
Season the Potatoes
Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the potatoes.
7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the seasoned potatoes.
8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
9
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.