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Crispy Oven-Roasted Batatas à Murro Potatoes Recipe

Crispy Oven-Roasted Batatas à Murro Potatoes Recipe
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Enjoy a deliciously crispy and flavorful twist on classic potatoes with this Crispy Oven-Roasted Batatas à Murro recipe. Featuring tender baby potatoes boiled to perfection, smashed, and oven-roasted with aromatic garlic, paprika, and olive oil, these potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes

Seasonings & Oil

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Garnish

  • Fresh herbs (such as parsley or rosemary), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for roasting the potatoes to a crispy finish.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Wash and scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly. Boil them in salted water for about 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart.
  3. Drain and Cool: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly to make them easier to handle for smashing.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Drizzle olive oil onto a baking sheet. Add minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly across the surface.
  5. Smash Potatoes: Place the boiled potatoes on a flat surface and gently smash each potato with a fork or the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly while still keeping them mostly whole.
  6. Season Potatoes: Arrange the smashed potatoes on the baking sheet. Brush them with additional olive oil and season with extra salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
  7. Roast Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh herbs over the potatoes before serving warm as a crispy, flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • Choose baby potatoes or small new potatoes for best results as they cook evenly and smash easily.
  • Do not overboil the potatoes; they should be fork-tender but still maintain their shape.
  • For extra crispiness, flip the potatoes halfway through roasting.
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley work wonderfully to add aroma and color.
  • This recipe is easily adaptable to be vegan and gluten-free.

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Keywords: roasted potatoes, baby potatoes, crispy potatoes, Batatas à Murro, Portuguese recipe, side dish, oven roasted

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