Smashed Buffalo Potato Salad – Crispy, Spicy, Creamy Perfection
Smashed Buffalo Potato Salad is a spicy twist on a classic side dish.Crispy smashed potatoes are tossed in tangy buffalo sauce.Balanced with creamy dressing and crunchy vegetables.Perfect for barbecues, parties, or casual meals.Offers a mix of textures—crispy, creamy, and fresh.A crowd-pleasing dish with bold, irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 500g baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Buffalo Sauce Mix:
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For Toppings:
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender; drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place potatoes on a baking tray and gently smash them using a fork or glass.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Toss hot smashed potatoes in the buffalo mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Top with celery, green onions, blue cheese, and parsley.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Baby potatoes work best for smashing.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking tray for crispiness.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for spice level.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Blue cheese adds authentic buffalo flavor.
- Serve fresh for best texture.
- Add extra herbs for freshness.
- Can be served warm or chilled.