From scallion lattes to “rat snacks,” TikTok undeniably has a reputation for producing weird and wonderful recipes. But among the eyebrow-raising concoctions, the social media app also plays host to many delicious-looking dishes, too. The latest? Crispy smashed potato salad.
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What is the TikTok crispy potato salad?
Potato salad is a classic American dish. There are a few different theories about where it first came from, some say the Spanish created it during colonization, while others say it originated in Germany, but either way, it remains a popular cookout staple today. Usually, it’s made with boiled potatoes and mayonnaise, but there are many different ways to make it, and on TikTok right now, it’s all about the smashed potatoes.
According to Stella Drivas of the TikTok account HungryHappens, whose crispy potato salad recipe has more than 963,000 likes, it’s “a crunchy and creamy new way to eat a flavor-packed potato salad.” In a follow-up recipe post on her blog, Drivas notes that the potatoes, which are boiled, smashed, and then roasted, add an extra delicious crunchy texture to the salad.
“This salad does not disappoint. All the texture and flavor will definitely please you and your dinner partners.” —Stella Drivas
The rest of the ingredients are similar to a classic potato salad: the potatoes are mixed with a creamy, refreshing dressing made with Greek yogurt and kewpie mayo.
How to make Tiktok’s favorite crispy potato salad vegan
HungryHappens’ viral recipe isn’t vegan, but the TikTok trend has inspired plenty of plant-based versions.
Dr. Vegan
1 Dr. Vegan’s Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Afghan-German physician and recipe blogger Ahmad Noori, MD, or Dr. Vegan, as he’s known on TikTok, has created a vegan crispy smashed potato salad that’s pretty close to HungryHappens’ version, only the yogurt sauce is made with a base of dairy-free yogurt and mayonnaise before it’s mixed with refreshing, ingredients like lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, chives, cucumber, and red onion. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Eat Figs, Not Pigs
2 Eat Figs, Not Pigs’ Crispy Old Bay Smashed Potato Salad
Eat Figs Not Pigs’ take on the crispy smashed potato salad has nearly 73,000 likes on TikTok, so you can be pretty confident you’re going to enjoy it, too. The key to the delicious flavor is the Old Bay seasoning, but if you can’t find it near you, you can make your own homemade version by blending celery, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and nutmeg.
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Bosh
3 Bosh’s Smashed Potato Salad With Sesame Mayo
You can always count on Bosh for delicious recipes, and its version of the viral smashed potato salad does not disappoint. The crispy potatoes are mixed with delicious, creamy sesame mayo, as well as spring onions and black chili oil. According to the TikTok account, it’s “packed full of flavor” and “it’s a much-needed twist on a classic.”
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PlantYou
4 PlantYou’s High Protein Smashed Potato Salad
If you’re eating the smashed potato salad on its own, it could benefit from some added protein. That’s why Carleigh Bodrug of the TikTok account and recipe blog PlantYou makes her version with a tofu-based sauce with garlic, yogurt, salt, and mustard. “I could drink this sauce,” says Bodrug. “It’s that good.”
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This Savory Vegan
5 This Savory Vegan’s Yukon Gold Smashed Potato Salad
Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, this version of the crispy potato salad from Rene Barker of This Savory Vegan looks mouthwateringly delicious, with the perfect creamy-to-crispy ratio. “I don’t typically jump on trendy recipes,” says Barker. “But when I saw this potato salad recipe going around, I knew I needed to make a version of it because it looked delicious, and trust me, it delivers.”
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
