When it comes to hunger pangs, potatoes always come to our rescue! Potatoes, as a simple and abundantly available vegetable, are incredibly versatile for our snacking needs. We can make mashed potato cutlets and also use them to make crispy aloo chaat or aloo rolls. However, there’s a new recipe that reinvents potatoes and makes them even tastier than potato chips! Yes, you heard that right. These crunchy mashed potatoes are different from the usual potato chips, and they will definitely become your most addictive snack. This recipe has been recreated by many bloggers and influencers. Take a look at the full viral recipe video shared by popular cookbook author and television personality Padma Lakshmi:
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smashed potato It recently took the internet by storm, even Padma Lakshmi tried out the viral recipe. She said it’s perfect for New Year’s Eve parties, “They’re crunchy, luscious little flavor bombs that can cure any hangover—or at least give you something delicious to eat while you’re suffering.” For less prep, you can even boil potatoes the night before, and then it’s just smash, season, and pop them in the oven,” she wrote in the caption. Popular blogger Maya, who is known for sharing some amazing vegetarian recipes from across the world, also made crispy mashed potatoes, much to the delight of her followers. The video has garnered over 2.7 million views and 106k likes. Have a look:
The idea is to first boil the potatoes, smash them, add spices and then bake them in the oven until they are very crispy and delicious. This viral recipe for mashed potatoes is ideal even for beginners, and is ready to satiate your hunger pangs quickly and easily!
Here’s the Complete Viral Recipe for Smashed Potatoes:
material:
- 500 grams small or baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Way:
- Preheat your oven to 200 degree Celsius.
- Wash the potatoes and put them in a vessel containing water. Add plenty of salt and boil them for 10-12 minutes till they become soft.
- Transfer potatoes from pan to a baking tray covered with baking paper. Take a heavy bottomed glass and mash the potatoes till they are smooth.
- Now in a bowl mix oil, garlic and onion powder along with salt and pepper. Use this spice mixture and coat all the potatoes thoroughly.
- Bake the potatoes for 30-35 until they are crispy. Enjoy them hot and fresh with the dip of your choice!
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