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Crispy Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce

Published: Jan 15, 2015 · Modified: May 30, 2019 · by Jess · 512 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. · 12 Comments

Crispy Sriracha Potatoes
One of the unexpected realities of having a food blog is that we’re always on the hunt for something new.  Except for a weekly pizza night and a few staples, I rarely make anything more than the number of times it takes to deem it unworthy or perfect it to share.

Crispy Potatoes

I’ve read about these smart, organized parents who plan their dinners by theme – Mexican on Mondays, Italian on Tuesdays.  I always think that it’s such a great idea until I realize that it would leave me no room to cook the 83457 recipes I’ve pinned.  I mean, what theme would Crispy Fried Chickpeas with Lime fall under?

Having a food blog also means that I become a ball of indecisiveness with potluck dinners.  Too. Many. Choices.

But while I’ll never stop hoarding new recipes (at least as long as I have this little blog), I’ve been wanting to bring a few things from the past back into the dinner-time rotation.  After all, in a matter of months I’ll be responsible for feeding real dinners to two little people.  I’d better have some tricks up my sleeve or we’re going with Mexican Mondays all the way.

Crispy Potatoes

Hopefully you’ve seen or tried these “smashed potatoes.”  Boiled first and then baked at high heat, they’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and suitable for any and all the delicious toppings.  This time around I roasted the potatoes with garlicy olive oil and topped them with green onions and spicy sriracha “sauce” (really just sriracha and mayo).  The combination is great – like dipping salty fries into spicy sauce.

Crispy Potatoes

Note to self: make these again.

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Crispy Garlic Potatoes with Sriracha Sauce

Crispy, creamy garlic potatoes with a spicy Sriracha sauce. Adjust the amount of Sriracha to fit your taste - I like just enough spice to know it's there, but not enough that I can't take another bite!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Side Dish
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Ingredients

  • 20 small potatoes (such as new potatoes)
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt (I used large grain sea salt which was great)

for topping:

  • 1 Tablespoon chopped scallions
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablepsoons Sriracha (spicy Asian sauce)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the potatoes and boil until fork tender (about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes). Drain and allow to sit at room temperature until cool enough to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking sheet (I brushed mine with a bit of olive oil). Place the potatoes on the baking sheet 2-3 inches apart and smash them down using a potato masher, fork, or a flat surface like the bottom of a can. Whisk together the olive oil and garlic and liberally brush over the top of the potatoes. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes, checking frequently in the last few minutes of cooking to insure that the garlic doesn't brown.
  • When the potatoes finish cooking, sprinkle them with salt and chopped scallions. In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise and Siracha together until evenly combined and drizzle over the top of the potatoes.

Molly and Clara skipped the potatoes and finger-painted with avocado instead.

Molly and Clara 8 Months

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Filed Under: Favorites, Gluten Free, Recipes, Side Dishes

About Jess

Hi, I'm Jess, an amateur cook turned professional recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer specializing in quick and easy meals that make weeknights a bit more fun. I love sharing my kitchen and my journey as a chef with other home cooks on this blog. Learn more about me here.

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  1. Liz

    January 15, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    Molly and Clara so surprised me at the end of this wonderful recipe. What a pleasant surprise? Thank you, Jessie. They are so darn cute. You made my day.

    Reply
    • Jess

      January 20, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Liz – it’s so nice to get this note from you!

      Reply
  2. mimi

    January 16, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Your daughters are adorable!!! Love these potatoes. Especially with the Sriracha mayo!
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  3. Ashley

    January 16, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I love the toppings you used on these potatoes! That sriracha sauce! And as always, Molly and Clara are adorable 🙂
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  4. Claire @ Claire K Creations

    January 16, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Oh stop it Jess they are just too cute! Haha I love what you said about pot luck dinners. I stress out about all the choices too. We also have weekly pizza night. I’d love to add these potatoes to the rotation!
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  5. kristine

    January 17, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I’d say smashed potatoes were my most frequent new side dish for 2014. We actually made them for a side on Christmas Eve this year – they are always so yummy! I need to try them with this sauce though.

    Reply
    • Jess

      January 20, 2015 at 11:12 pm

      Try them with the sriracha sauce – I know you guys will love it! Thought do the little cuties do spicy foods? (I still remember Mia pointing out the scallions in her fried rice – a foodie in the making!)

      Reply
  6. Feast on the Cheap

    January 18, 2015 at 3:08 am

    Love this! Especially how deliciously smashed those potatoes are 🙂
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    • Jess

      January 20, 2015 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks so much Mary Anne and Mariel (though I know you’ve got your hands full these days!).

      Reply
  7. sylvie

    February 19, 2015 at 12:56 am

    Crispy outside, smooth and creamy inside, what a nice dream ! Love combination of both textures : )

    Reply
  8. Cristina

    January 11, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Made these tonight Jess, really delicious. Since Chris plows through a bottle of Sriracha every two weeks or so in this house, spicy recipes like this are always welcome!

    Reply
    • Jess

      January 13, 2016 at 8:27 am

      So glad you liked them! I had no idea Chris was such a spice junkie, but that’s definitely something we have in common!

      Reply

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