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These Cast Iron Potatoes are sure to be a family favorite. Great for breakfast or as a side for meals, these crispy roasted potatoes are vegan and gluten-free.
These tasty cast iron skillet potatoes are the perfect side dish for dinner or the base of a fantastic breakfast hash.
They’re simple to prep, easy to reheat, and are so versatile.
If you’re new to cast iron cookware, check out this post on How to Season, Use, and Love Cast Iron.
The secret for these roasted potatoes is using a well-season cast iron skillet. It gives you an amazing sear on the spuds and lets you use less oil than a traditional pan fry method.
And if you prefer to use an air fryer, check out our recipe for Air Fryer Potatoes.
Storage
These cast iron potatoes will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can cook the potatoes ahead of time as part of your easy meal prep.
To reheat, pop them back into the oven at 400˚F for 10 minutes, or in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 400˚F degrees.
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Cast Iron Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 cups potatoes {peeled (optional) and chopped}
- 2 tsp olive oil {plus a bit more to coat the skillet}
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp dried chives
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 cloves garlic {minced}
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F degrees.
- Place a rack on the second highest setting. Place the cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
- In a mixing bowl, add potatoes, olive oil, spices and garlic. Stir to combine.3 cups potatoes, 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp dried chives, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 6 cloves garlic
- When the oven is hot, carefully remove the skillet and drizzle a little olive oil on the pan. Swirl to coat the bottom.
- Add the potatoes and then bake for 15 minutes.
- Stir and put them back in for another 20-30 depending on how crispy you prefer your roasted potatoes.
Notes
- I prefer to use red potatoes with the skins still on, but feel free to use your favorite. Gold and Russet potatoes are also delicious.
- Cut the potatoes and cover them with water in the fridge for up to two days before making these home fries. Simply drain the water, pat dry, and add the rest of the ingredients.
- To prevent the potatoes from sticking to your skillet, place the skillet in the oven while it preheats.
- Make sure you add a bit of oil to the skillet before adding the potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
