Name: Crispy Smashed Potato Bites with Thyme Honey
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb baby Yukon gold potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish); 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Crispy Smashed Potato Bites with Thyme Honey

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These Crispy Smashed Potato Bites with Thyme Honey are the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer, designed to pair beautifully with both a Bees Knees cocktail and a spiced Old Fashioned. The potatoes are roasted until shatteringly crisp, then kissed with a fragrant drizzle of thyme-infused honey, lemon zest, and a hint of cayenne. The savory-sweet flavor profile bridges the floral notes of gin and honey in a Bees Knees, while the earthy warmth complements the spices in an Old Fashioned. Their bite-sized, golden crunch is a festive match for minty feta dip and colorful crudité.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
Place potatoes on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass, gently smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thick.
Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and black pepper. Roast for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
While potatoes roast, combine honey, thyme, lemon zest, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes, just until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Transfer hot potatoes to a platter. Drizzle with the warm thyme honey and garnish with extra thyme leaves. Serve immediately alongside your mint feta dip and crudité.