How to Make Fried Smashed Potatoes

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Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water.. Season the water with salt and bring to a boil.. Cook the potatoes until they are tender.

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1

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water.

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water.

2

Season the water with salt and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Season the water with salt and bring to a boil.

3

Cook the potatoes until they are tender.

Step 3

Cook the potatoes until they are tender.

4

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.

5

Place the potatoes on a cookie sheet and smash them.

Step 5

Place the potatoes on a cookie sheet and smash them.

6

Heat half the oil in a skillet.

Step 6

Heat half the oil in a skillet.

7

Add the potatoes in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden.

Step 7

Add the potatoes in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden.

8

Flip the potatoes and cook on the other side.

Step 8

Flip the potatoes and cook on the other side.

9

Transfer the fried potatoes to a plate.

Step 9

Transfer the fried potatoes to a plate.

10

Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.

11

Place the potatoes in a bowl and toss with the cheese and herbs.

Step 11

Place the potatoes in a bowl and toss with the cheese and herbs.

12

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 12

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

13

Transfer the potatoes to a platter and serve.

Step 13

Transfer the potatoes to a platter and serve.

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