Skillet Fried Potatoes

5 from 4 votes

A delicious combination of crispy and tender, these fried potatoes are the perfect side dish for dinner or breakfast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: side dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 174kcal

Start by peeling the potatoes, followed by slicing them, and then thoroughly rinsing them in a colander. Set aside.
Place a large skillet on the stove top. Set the burner to high heat. Add the oil to the skillet and allow it to get very hot, about 3 minutes.
Once hot, add the potatoes to the skillet and sprinkle on the salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-high heat and let the potatoes cook for 3-5 minutes before flipping them over. You'll know they are ready to be flipped because the bottoms will start to become slightly golden brown.
From there, reduce the heat down to medium and place a lid on the skillet. Allow them to cook covered for 3-5 minutes before flipping them again.
Continue to let them cook for about 15-20 minutes longer until tender, flipping every 5 minutes.
Once done, serve them hot. Add additional salt and pepper, if needed.

- Take EXTRA CAUTION when making these. Hot oil can splatter, so make sure to keep you face far enough away from the pan to avoid burns.

- While you can use tongs to flip them over, a large, flat spatula works best to flip a large amount over all at once.

- The key to a good mix of tender and crispy potatoes is to control the heat and moisture levels. You don't want the oil to burn too hot for too long or they will burn before the inside is tender.

- You don't have to use a lid while letting these cook in the skillet, but it does help lock in moisture, making the them more tender, and is my preferred way of making this recipe.

- If you notice some browning too fast, go ahead and remove them from the skillet. Set them on a paper towel-lined plate, and continue cooking the rest. This will avoid burned potatoes ruining the flavor of the entire recipe.