If you haven’t tried this super easy potato dish, you’re in for a treat.  These crispy yet soft potatoes just might become your new favorite way to cook potatoes.

Not only are these delicious, but they are also budget-friendly and endlessly versatile.  Master the basics and the sky is the limit for creating your own favorite topping combinations!

Ingredients:

– 6-8 Medium Sized Potatoes (or you can use 12-14 small potatoes for bite-sized servings)

– 2 Tbl olive oil

– 1 tsp salt

– 1 tsp Asofoetida (hing)

– 1 Tbl cumin powder

– Salt/Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook Potatoes: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt.  Cook potatoes until soft (this will take 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes).

2. Preheat Oven: While your potatoes are cooking – preheat your oven to 400℉/200℃

3. Cool: Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 5-6 minutes to allow some of the steam to evaporate.

4. Smash: Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray and carefully smash each one with a large fork or potato masher until they are about ½ inch thick.  Thinner smashed potatoes will be crispier, while thicker smashed potatoes will be fluffier inside.

5. Drizzle: Drizzle with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

6. Bake: Bake for 45 – 55 minutes or until they are deep golden and crispy.  Smaller potatoes will crisp up faster than the larger ones.

Enjoy!