Pan-Roasted Baby Potatoes
This one-pan method is the secret to perfect pan-roasted baby potatoes with velvety centers and caramelized, buttery exteriors. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 197kcal
Equipment
- 12-inch heavy bottom skillet
Ingredients
- 20 ounces baby potatoes red, gold, or fingerling
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Some potatoes might require multiple cuts.
- Place the potatoes in a heavy skillet. Add the kosher salt, pepper, and ghee to the potatoes. Use your hands or a spatula to mix the ingredients. Turn each potato piece so that the cut side is facing down.
- Add a half a cup of water to the skillet. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil.
- Place the covered skillet over a burner set to medium heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and pierce a potato with a fork to confirm they have softened. If still hard, continue to cook covered, rechecking every 3 minutes. Do not move or stir the potatoes.
- Turn the burner up to medium-high for 5-10 minutes to crisp them. Use a thin spatula to get underneath a couple of potatoes to see if they have browned to your liking. If they are sticking, they are not ready. Do not move them. Wait 2 minutes longer and recheck.
- When brown and crispy, flip the potatoes over to continue browning the other sides for about 5 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and taste to see if additional salt is needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Variations:
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- Woody herbs like thyme and/or rosemary would be a terrific addition. Remove the leaves from the stems, finely chop the leaves, and add them to the skillet just before you flip the potatoes.
- Soft herbs like chives, parsley, or dill can be chopped and sprinkled on top at the end.
- You can also add a minced fresh garlic clove after you flip the potatoes. Any sooner, the garlic will burn and become bitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
