Glass Potatoes

5 / 5 (1 reviews)

This is Annabel Crabb's famous Glass Potatoes recipe. They're crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and have a signature translucent "glass-like" bottom that cracks like toffee. The best crispy smashed potatoes you'll try!

By: Cassie Heilbron (via Cookitrealgood)
Original Publish: Nov 23, 2020
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Yields: 6

Nutrition Facts

376 Calories
4 grams proteinProtein
31 grams carbohydratesCarbs
27 grams fatFat
Finished Glass Potatoes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place whole washed potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Place over high heat and bring to boil. Partially cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes offer no resistance when a knife is inserted into the centre. The skins will have split a little - this is no cause for concern. Drain the potatoes and tip into a roasting pan.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 220C / 430F (200C / 390F fan-forced).

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Chef's Notes



Recipe source - Annabel Crabb's Glass Potatoes. I have made some small tweaks. I don't use kestrel potatoes (they aren't the easiest potatoes to get your hands on). I also salt my water for boiling potatoes. Use good roasting potatoes. I used sebago here in Australia but yukon gold would be great if in America. If you're unsure what good roasting potatoes are in your country, just google "best roasting potatoes" and it will give you suggestions to look for in the supermarket.Use whatever roasting pan with raised sides you have as long as it isn't ceramic.If you don't have sea salt flakes you can sub for regular sea salt.

Notes

Recipe source - Annabel Crabb's Glass Potatoes. I have made some small tweaks. I don't use kestrel potatoes (they aren't the easiest potatoes to get your hands on). I also salt my water for boiling potatoes. Use good roasting potatoes. I used sebago here in Australia but yukon gold would be great if in America. If you're unsure what good roasting potatoes are in your country, just google "best roasting potatoes" and it will give you suggestions to look for in the supermarket.Use whatever roasting pan with raised sides you have as long as it isn't ceramic.If you don't have sea salt flakes you can sub for regular sea salt.

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Anna ★ 5.0/5

Saw these and had to try them immediately. Demolished in minutes! Hubby said best potatoes ever - big call.

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