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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Spiced Chili Oil & Feta Cloud

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A delightful dish featuring crispy smashed potatoes, whipped feta, and spiced chili oil, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1 kg baby potatoes (yellow or red-skinned)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste salt & freshly ground black pepper
For the Whipped Feta
  • 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100 g Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 zest lemon zest of 1/2 lemon
For the Chili Oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 piece star anise
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • a pinch sugar
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain them and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. Smash each potato with a glass or fork. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  3. Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
Chili Oil Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot, and star anise. Cook until golden and fragrant.
  2. Stir in sesame seeds, chili flakes, paprika, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 1 minute, then cool and strain if desired.
Whipped Feta Preparation
  1. In a food processor, blend feta, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy.
Serving
  1. Spoon the whipped feta onto a serving plate. Arrange the crispy smashed potatoes on top.
  2. Drizzle with the warm chili oil and sprinkle extra sesame seeds or chili flakes if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve these crispy smashed potatoes warm, topped with the spiced chili oil and whipped feta. They pair nicely with a fresh salad or can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack. A sprinkle of extra chili flakes can add a bit more heat if you wish. Store leftovers in separate containers in the fridge and consume within 3 days.
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