Crispy smashed potatoes baked to perfection, topped with a garlicky chipotle aioli and freshly chopped cilantro.
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 8
Author: Nikole Goncalves
Ingredients
8yellow yukon potatoespeel on
1/4cupolive oil
1/2tspsea salt
1/4tspblack pepper
Optional: 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Chipotle Aioli
1tspchipotle powder
1/2cupmayonnaiseI used veganaise
2clovesof garlic crushed
1tbsplemon juice
pinchof sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Add potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring water to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer potatoes uncovered for 25 minutes, until fork tender.
When there is about 10 minutes left of boiling the potatoes, preheat oven to 400F.
Drain potatoes and allow to cool slightly before transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Using a potato masher, press down firmly on each potatoe about half way so you get a "smashed" look without it falling apart.
Drizzle about 1 tsp of olive oil on each smashed potatao and top with some sea salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 25-30 min until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with chipotle aioli or just have it as a dip on the side.
Optional: Top each potato with freshly chopped cilantro and serve.
Chipotle Aioli
In a bowl or blender mix together all of the ingredients until well combined and store in the fridge for the flavours to intensive while the potatoes are roasting.
Notes
The Chipotle Aioli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.