Smashed Potatoes just got better with Cajun butter seasoning. To make these buttery potatoes with crispy edges and a fluffy interior you only need 4 ingredients. Theses are such a great way to switch up your potato game and satisfy your crunch craving.

Baby potatoes tossed in cajun butter seasoning, smashed and baked until crispy.

Smashed potatoes are good but crispy smashed potato made with cajun seasoning and butter is next-level delicious. Cajun seasoning lends a spicy smokey flavor to the potatoes. The trick to not burn the spices is first to partially bake the potatoes, then halfway through add the Cajun seasoning.

Potatoes be it in creamy form like garlic mashed potatoes, Baked Mashed Potatoes Casserole, Scalloped Potatoes or baked crispy like Hasselback Potatoes, Baked Greek Wedges, it is one of the most versatile veggies. Smashed potatoes have both. These are crispy around the edges, the skin also crisps up and from the inside it is still creamy and fluffy. These are really fun to serve at a gathering or as a side dish with any meal.

Just 4 Ingredients

Baby potatoes- Skip the large baby potatoes, medium one are best
Cajun Seasoning- Homemade Cajun Seasoning is always the best as you can control the salt and heat. You can also use any good-quality store-bought ones.
Butter- Butter adds richness and definitely don’t skip it.
Oil- Oil prevents butter from burning and also helps getting those crispy edges for smashed potatoes.
Salt – To season potatoes. Also if the seasoning doesn’t have salt, otherwise skip salt

Tips To make Perfect Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Don’t skip salt while cooking the potatoes. The 2-steps seasoning process salts the potatoes inside out.
Make in 2 batches for crispy potatoes. Overcrowding the potatoes will not yield great results.
Its important to add cajun seasoning half way through to prevent it from burning. Don’t get tempted to add it at the beginning for shortcuts.

Baby potatoes seasoned in cajun butter seasoning, smashed and baked until crispy around the edges.

Serve these with

These are real crowd pleasures and you can serve in various ways. These are bite-size and perfect to serve as an appetizer with a creamy dip. I think this creamy Avocado dip will pair well with spicy cajun potatoes.

You can also serve this as a side dish, as it pairs well with many main dishes with a sauce/ gravy such as Pork Chops In Mushroom Sauce, Skillet Pork Chop with Sour Cream Sauce, Ranch Chicken, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Thighs in Mushroom Sauce.

Can I make crispy potatoes in a skillet?

Of course, you can. Use a good cast-iron skillet to make these Crispy Cajun Potatoes. You will have to cook in batches, unlike baked version where you can make a big batch.

All you have to do is arrange smashed potatoes in a single layer in a hot greased skillet. Once they are brown on one side, using a spatula flip them carefully. Cook until they are crisp and golden. Towards the end brush cajun seasoning and cook for a few minutes.

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