Fried Smashed Potatoes With Lemons

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 13 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs red potatoes or 2 lbs fingerling potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
• 2 lemons, zest of
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 for the potatoes:
• 2 put the potatoes in an 8-quart stockpot with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches.
• 3 bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• 4 drain the potatoes in a colander and allow to dry for 5 minutes.
• 5 using the palm of your hand, gently press the potatoes until lightly smashed.
• 6 in a large, skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat.
• 7 add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, about 1 minute. remove the garlic and discard or save for another dish.
• 8 in batches, add the potatoes and cook, without stirring, until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• 9 using a spatula, turn the potatoes over and cook, drizzling with oil, if needed, until golden brown on the other side for another 5 to 8 minutes.
• 10 for the dressing:
• 11 in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 12 spoon the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently until coated.
• 13 season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 14 transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve.