Our Blackstone smashed potatoes are the best and easiest way to enjoy crispy, golden potatoes right from your outdoor griddle grill in 30 minutes or less.
Smashed Potatoes on Blackstone are so good!
Making smashed potatoes on a Blackstone griddle is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor cooking game. What we love about this recipe is how simple it is – boiled potatoes, smashed to perfection, and then griddled until crispy. These aren’t your average mashed or baked potatoes, they have perfectly crisp exterior and a creamy interior.
Top them off with a drizzle of garlic herb butter and you’ll have a new family favorite! These are perfect served with grilled steak, chicken, or pork.
What you’ll need
- Potatoes: You can use any kind of potatoes you prefer, but Yukon Gold or red potatoes give the best texture.
- Olive oil: This helps to create that beautiful, crispy exterior. Canola or avocado oil are also great choices.
- Salt and pepper: Essential for seasoning. You can also add other herbs or spices to mix up the flavors.
- Garlic: Optional but adds a wonderful depth of flavor. You could also use garlic powder if you prefer.
- Toppings: Think sour cream, chives, cheese, or anything else you fancy.
Variations
- Cheesy delight: Sprinkle some shredded cheddar or parmesan on top for a cheesy twist.
- Spice it up: Add some crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Herby goodness: Mix in some rosemary, Italian seasoning or thyme for an aromatic flavor boost.
Equipment
- Blackstone Griddle Grill
- Spatula
- Pot for boiling potatoes
How to Cook Blackstone Smashed Potatoes
Step 1: Start by boiling the potatoes until they are fork tender, which will take about 20 minutes to cook once the water is boiling. Remove the potatoes from the water and dry them with paper towels.
Step 2: Once cooled slightly, gently smash each potato with a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
Step 3: Heat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat, add some oil, and then place the smashed potatoes on the griddle.
Step 4: Drizzle melted garlic butter on the potatoes during cooking.
Step 5: Cook until they are crispy and golden about 5 minutes per side, flipping once. Season as desired with salt, pepper, and garlic powder or herbs like rosemary or Italian seasoning.
DK’s tips
- Make sure the potatoes are fully cooked before smashing or they won’t flatten very well.
- That being said, don’t over smash the potatoes. You want them to stay in one piece for the griddling.
- Leftovers will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
- They can be reheated on your Blackstone griddle at 375ยฐF until warmed through or you can pan fry, air fry, or bake them in the oven.
Griddle Grill FAQ’s
Yes, you can. Although a Blackstone griddle gives a unique flavor and crispness, you can also make smashed potatoes in your oven, in an air fryer, or on a regular grill.
No, they aren’t. While both of these techniques involve cooked and crushed potatoes, mashed potatoes are fully mashed until smooth, usually with the addition of butter and cream. Smashed potatoes, on the other hand, are only partially crushed, resulting in a chunkier texture, and then cooked to a crispy finish.
Blackstone Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Boil the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, dry them with paper towels, and let them cool slightly.
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat and then grease the griddle with the oil.
- Place the boiled potatoes on the griddle. Using a spatula or the bottom of a glass, gently smash each potato until it’s flattened but still in one piece.
- Sprinkle the smashed potatoes with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Melt the stick of butter and add minced garlic and chopped parsley. Drizzle this over the potatoes. (Optional step).
- Cook the potatoes for about 5 minutes on each side or until they're crispy and golden brown. You can drizzle them with garlic butter made from a stick of melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Remove the potatoes from the griddle and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Terrific optional toppings are sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives.
- Be careful not to oversmash the potatoes or they’ll fall apart on the griddle.
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