Smashed New Potatoes

These are wonderful crispy little potato bites that are easy to make and easier to eat.  They are a good alternative to fries or potato wedges, and make a great side to this chicken.  In potato terms there was an extra step in making them, since you had to boil them and then bake them, but it's worth it.  I may try to roast the potatoes first next time, and then smash and bake them longer.  Saves the use of a pot:)  

I used cayenne pepper to season them because I like spice, but any number of seasonings would work.  They would be good with rosemary, garlic, chives...or just salt and pepper.  Anything you choose will taste wonderful!  

1 1.5lb bag of baby new potatoes (or as many as you would like to make)

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Parsley, finely chopped

Cayenne

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and then simmer until potatoes are tender.  

Preheat oven to 450F.  Drizzle olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet and the place the drained potatoes on it.  Smash each potato with either a potato masher or the bottom of a glass.  Brush the tops of the potatoes with more olive oil.  Sprinkle salt, pepper, and parsley generously over the potatoes.  Sprinkle a bit of cayenne on each potato.  Bake for 20 minutes until crispy and golden.  Enjoy!