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5 from 3 votes

Insanely Easy Skillet Fried Potatoes

4-base ingredients and 20 minutes are all that's needed to make these crispy-exterior-soft-interior skillet fried potatoes. Clean and simple, you can't afford to not try this classic side at least once!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

Any herb or spice of your choosing to finish and garnish. I like using garlic and parsley.

Instructions

  • Wash and scrub potatoes clean. Pat them dry and cut them into batons (aka French fries/steak fries depending on your preference).
  • Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a large cast iron skillet and arrange your potato batons in as even a layer as possible.
  • Set your skillet on med-high heat and once you hear the potatoes begin to fry, cover your skillet and allow it to cook undisturbed for 10-15 minutes.
  • Uncover your skillet, and using a knife or fork, prick your potatoes to test if they are cooked (the knife/fork should go through the potato with no resistance.)
    If uncooked, cover your potatoes and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
    If cooked, use a flipper spatula to flip your potatoes over, the undersides should be golden brown.
  • Keeping your skillet uncovered, allow the other side of the potatoes to brown and crisp up. You can add more oil if needed.
  • Season your potatoes to taste with salt and pepper and garlic. Garnish with chopped parsley or any bright and fresh herb of your choosing.
  • Serve immediately for the best results. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • You can use any potato of your choosing from Russets to Gold to Reds to Fingerlings or even Sweet Potato.
  • You can season your potatoes with any herb (fresh or dried) or spice of your choosing.
  • If you own an airfryer you can reheat any leftover potatoes to recrisp them.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg