Crispy Fried Potatoes in a Cast Iron Skillet

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Author: Constance Smith - Cosmopolitan Cornbread

To begin, you will wash, dry, and dice your potatoes. The pieces should be consistent in size and about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
Allow your potatoes to air dry. This is key. You want the potatoes to be dry when they go into the skillet. Let them air dry several minutes or blot with a (paper) towel.
Heat your cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add in enough oil to have a thin layer completely cover the bottom. Let the oil until it is shimmering and hot, but not smoking. It is very important for them to be hot before the potatoes go in.
Add the potatoes into the skillet, in a single layer. If you have too many potatoes to be in a single layer, either work in batches or use more than one skillet.
Do not stir the potatoes.
Let the potatoes sit and cook until they have browned and released from the skillet. This will take 4-5 minutes on average. When your potatoes are ready to turn, they will readily move. Test a piece of potato, and see if it will move. If it is stubborn, just wait. Let it sit a little longer before turning the potatoes over.
Repeat this until all of your potatoes are golden brown and cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper after the potatoes are done cooking.
Enjoy!

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