2 lbs small golden potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to style (about 1/2 tsp every)
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1. Place the potatoes in a salted pot of water, then deliver to a boil. Scale back warmth to medium and boil till fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and permit to dry and funky for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Pour half of the olive oil onto a rimmed baking sheet; distribute the oil evenly throughout the sheet utilizing a spatula. Place a potato on the sheet, then smash with a fork, potato masher, or the heel of your palm. Repeat the with remaining potatoes, leaving a bit of area between every potato.
3. Brush the remaining oil onto the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle the thyme, salt and pepper over them. Scatter the garlic over every potato.
4. Roast within the heart of the oven till crispy, about 25 minutes. About midway by way of cooking, rotate the baking sheet to permit for even cooking.
** This course of will create a brilliant crispy backside, tender inside, and barely crispy prime to every potato. For a good crispiness, flip the potatoes midway by way of cooking – each strategies create scrumptious experiences.
