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Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes
These are the absolute best fried potatoes! Generously seasoned and fried until crispy, these cast iron skillet potatoes are easy to make and delicious every time. Serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Laura📖 castironskilletcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- pan
- bowl
- skillet
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cut potatoes into uniform ¾-inch cubes. Place in a large pot, cover with water, add ½ tsp salt, and bring to a boil.
2
Boil for 5–⏱️ 7 minutes until just barely fork-tender. Drain and spread in a single layer on a sheet pan or kitchen towel.
3
While the potatoes dry, combine the smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 1 tsp salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
smoked paprika1 tspdried oregano1 tspgarlic (minced)2 cloves½ tsp garlic powder
4
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3–⏱️ 5 minutes. Add 1½ tbsp of the olive oil and 1½ tbsp of the butter.
olive oil (divided)3 tbspbutter (divided)3 tbsp
5
Add the potatoes in a single layer and sprinkle the spice mixture* evenly over the top. Do not touch for 4–⏱️ 5 minutes until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom.
6
Flip the potatoes in large sections using a wide spatula. Sear for another 3–⏱️ 4 minutes. Repeat until golden and crispy on multiple sides.
7
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1½ tbsp olive oil and 1½ tbsp butter. Once the butter melts, add the garlic and cook for ⏱️ 60 seconds until fragrant. Fold everything together with the potatoes, taste and adjust salt if needed.
olive oil (divided)3 tbspbutter (divided)3 tbspgarlic (minced)2 cloves½ tsp garlic powder
8
Serve immediately, straight from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
calories
233 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
636 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
15 mg
carbohydrate Content
28 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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