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Printed July 28, 2026

5-Ingredient Magic

Harissa-Butter Smashed Potatoes

Name: Harissa-Butter Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds baby potatoes; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons harissa paste; 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Crispy, creamy, and dangerously spicy—these potatoes bring North African heat to a European classic. You'll never go back to plain roasted potatoes again.

1 min Mild Rebel 5 ingredients

Ingredients

1.5 pounds baby potatoes
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons harissa paste
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Preparation

The magic happens when harissa meets butter and creates a spicy, silky coating that seeps into every crack of these smashed potatoes. This technique originated from British roasties but gets a serious flavor upgrade.

Instructions

Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place potatoes on the baking sheet and use a glass or potato masher to gently smash each one until about ½ inch thick.
Whisk together the melted butter and harissa paste, then brush generously over each smashed potato.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and roast for 25-30 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

The result is a potato with maximum surface area for crisping, infused with smoky, spicy harissa butter. Perfect alongside grilled meats or as a stand-alone snack.

5-Ingredient Magic

Harissa-Butter Smashed Potatoes

July 11, 2026 1 min read Mild Rebel 5 ingredients

Crispy, creamy, and dangerously spicy—these potatoes bring North African heat to a European classic. You'll never go back to plain roasted potatoes again.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds baby potatoes
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons harissa paste
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

The Story & Steps

Instructions

Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place potatoes on the baking sheet and use a glass or potato masher to gently smash each one until about ½ inch thick.
Whisk together the melted butter and harissa paste, then brush generously over each smashed potato.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and roast for 25-30 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

The result is a potato with maximum surface area for crisping, infused with smoky, spicy harissa butter. Perfect alongside grilled meats or as a stand-alone snack.

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