Crispy Skillet-Roasted Potatoes

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Hollywood Beat magazine Test Kitchen

Crispy Salt & Vinegar Skillet-Roasted Potatoes

Dawn Perry created this dish as a sharp, crispy potato side with bold vinegar flavor and deep browning from a hot skillet. You get crunchy edges, soft centers, and a tangy finish.

Here is a clear way to make it.

Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy | P R I N T

PREP TIME: 10 minutes | Active Time: 35 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds small potatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar, apple cider or white
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Optional, chopped parsley or chives

Directions

1. Start the potatoes
2. Place potatoes in a pot. Cover with water.
3. Add a big pinch of salt and the vinegar.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 to 25 minutes until just tender.
5. Drain well and let them steam dry for a few minutes.

Heat the skillet

1. Use a large cast iron skillet.
2. Heat oil over medium high until hot.

Crisp the potatoes

1. Add potatoes cut side down.
2. Press lightly so they make full contact.
3. Cook without moving for 5 to 7 minutes until deep golden.
4. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.

Season and finish

1. Sprinkle salt and black pepper.
2. Toss gently to coat.
3. Add herbs if using.

Serve hot. Works well with grilled meat, roasted chicken, or as a stand alone side.

Tips & Substitutions:

Vinegar in the boiling step builds flavor inside the potato. Letting them dry helps crisping. Wet potatoes steam instead of brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if needed. Leave them undisturbed to get that crust.

• According to one home cook, soaking the potatoes in water a few times to eliminate some of the starch helps to make them really crispy when cooked.

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📊 Nutritional Info per serving:
About 220 to 260 calories per serving

Notes

• Using more oil or adding butter will increase calories
• Based on 1½ pounds of potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil
• Calories vary by potato size and oil amount

(Values may vary.)