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Easy Skillet Potatoes

Last updated on October 12, 2021. Originally posted on April 16, 2020 By Tania Sheff

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These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor! #potatoes #dinner #lunch #vegetarian #vegan #whole30 #recipeoftheday
These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor! #potatoes #dinner #lunch #vegetarian #vegan #whole30 #recipeoftheday

These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor!

These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor!

I absolutely LOVE potatoes and this Easy Potato Skillet recipe! It pairs well with almost anything: salads, meat, poultry, seafood, you name it. You can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. That’s what I call a versatile dish! And it takes less than 30 minutes to make.

What Kind of Potatoes to Use for Skillet Potatoes

Red-skinned potatoes, please! Because of their waxy texture, they hold shape nicely, and won’t become mushy by the end of cooking. While Russet and Idaho potatoes are great for baking and boiling, they won’t work very well in this recipe.

Interesting read: 10 Healthy Reasons to Dig into Red Potatoes

Should I Peel the Potatoes?

It’s totally up to you. I always keep the skin on when I cook with new potatoes, or when the potatoes have very smooth and even skin that can be scrubbed and washed easily. If the potatoes are really dirty, have blemishes, or uneven surface, I suggest peeling the skin.

How to Cut the Potatoes

I recommend cutting potatoes into ½-inch thick slices or wedges. Medium cubes will also work. Just avoid cutting them too thin, so they don’t break while cooking.

These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor!

How to Make Skillet Potatoes

1.Peel the potatoes and cut into ½-inch thick slices or wedges.

peeling the red skinned potatoes

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the potatoes.

heating the oil in skillet and adding potatoes

3. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and rosemary springs. Cover with a tight lid and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is almost gone.

Adding broth, lemon juice, and seasoning to the skillet potatoes

4. Remove the lid and keep cooking the potatoes, stirring occasionally, allowing them to brown and fully cook through.

frying the skillet potatoes until crust forms

5. Add the garlic, if desired, and cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately.

adding the garlic to skillet potatoes
These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor!

Helpful Notes

No rosemary? You can substitute fresh thyme or dried oregano for the rosemary.

Potatoes stuck to the skillet? Sorry about that. Make sure to use a non-stick skillet next time, friend.

Potatoes look mushy? Two possible reasons: you used starchy potatoes (stick to red-skinned potatoes), or you stirred the potatoes too much.

Garlic optional! Depending on your mood and personal preferences, you may skip the garlic in this recipe.

Hey, Potato Lover! I bet you'll enjoy these too:

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  • Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
  • Fried Potatoes with Mushrooms
  • Air Fryer French Fries

Skillet Potatoes Video Tutorial

SKILLET POTATOES RECIPE
Delicious skillet potatoes is a versatile recipe and will pair well with any meal. Give this recipe a try and share your feedback in the comments below. If you like this recipe, please consider giving it 5 stars.

These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are full of aroma and flavor!

SKILLET POTATOES

Tania Sheff
These Skillet Potatoes make a perfect side dish. Made with rosemary and lemon juice, they are aromatic and full of flavor!
4.89 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. red-skinned potatoes
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil or your favorite kind
  • ½ tsp. salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp. pepper or to taste
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 garlic clove minced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into ½-inch thick slices or wedges.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the potatoes.
  • Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and rosemary springs. Cover with a tight lid and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is almost gone.
  • Remove the lid and keep cooking the potatoes, stirring occasionally, allowing them to brown and fully cook through.
  • Add the garlic, if desired, and cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately.

Notes

Helpful Notes

No rosemary? You can substitute fresh thyme or dried oregano for the rosemary.
Potatoes stuck to the skillet? Sorry about that. Make sure to use a non-stick skillet next time, friend.
Potatoes look mushy? Two possible reasons: you used starchy potatoes (stick to red-skinned potatoes), or you stirred the potatoes too much.
Garlic optional! Depending on your mood and personal preferences, you may skip the garlic in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 519mgPotassium: 1031mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 22.6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.8mg
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  1. Meredith Howarth says

    February 10, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    looks amazing, what if i use baby creamers?

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      February 10, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      Hi Meredith! It will work as well. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. WILLIAM STEELE says

    February 29, 2020 at 5:20 am

    5 stars
    Very good,I give a ten star.

    Reply
    • Tania Sheff says

      February 29, 2020 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Headley says

    March 04, 2019 at 6:40 am

    Amazing idea! The recipe is a perfect side dish for children in particular. I loved the idea of using rosemary springs and lemon juice. This is ideal for any small get-together or a small family dinner. Dipping the potatoes in cold water, before frying can help them get crisper.

    Reply
    • Tania says

      March 04, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  4. Ela says

    February 28, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty and very easy to do!!!! Miam!!!

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 28, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Ela!

      Reply
  5. Jess says

    February 23, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes were perfect! I served them with your salmon patties. 🙂

    Reply
    • Tania says

      February 23, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Jess!

      Reply

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