Best Skillet Roasted Potatoes Recipes

LEMON AND PARSLEY SKILLET-ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, lemon juice, kosher salt, and 3 Tbsp. butter in a large straight-sided skillet or a Dutch oven; add cold water just to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Increase heat and boil rapidly until pan is almost dry, 15-20 minutes more (there will still be a sheen of butterfat).
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half of potatoes to a plate and arrange potatoes remaining in skillet cut side down in a single layer (if your skillet is smaller, you may need to work in a few batches). Reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes undisturbed until water is evaporated and cut sides of potatoes are deeply browned, 5-10 minutes.
• Using a thin metal spatula, scrape skillet to cleanly release potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. butter, and repeat browning process with reserved potatoes. After scraping skillet to release potatoes, return first batch, along with parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, to skillet and toss until potatoes are well coated. Serve sprinkled with sea salt.
• Do ahead
• Potatoes can be boiled 4 hours ahead. Let cool in skillet, then cover and let sit at room temperature. Brown just before serving.

SKILLET-ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Cut potatoes into halves, or into quarters if larger; place cut side down in 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle potatoes with dash salt. Layer about 5 lemon slices over top.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towels; remove any giblets. Stuff cavity of chicken with any remaining lemon slices. In small bowl, stir together sage, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper and olive oil. Rub sage-garlic mixture beneath breast skin of chicken and all over outside of chicken skin. Place chicken on bed of potatoes and lemon.
• Roast about 1 hour 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 165°F. Let chicken rest about 15 minutes before carving.

LEMON AND PARSLEY SKILLET-ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, lemon juice, kosher salt, and 3 Tbsp. butter in a large straight-sided skillet or a Dutch oven; add cold water just to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Increase heat and boil rapidly until pan is almost dry, 15-20 minutes more (there will still be a sheen of butterfat).
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half of potatoes to a plate and arrange potatoes remaining in skillet cut side down in a single layer (if your skillet is smaller, you may need to work in a few batches). Reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes undisturbed until water is evaporated and cut sides of potatoes are deeply browned, 5-10 minutes.
• Using a thin metal spatula, scrape skillet to cleanly release potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. butter, and repeat browning process with reserved potatoes. After scraping skillet to release potatoes, return first batch, along with parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, to skillet and toss until potatoes are well coated. Serve sprinkled with sea salt.

SKILLET ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare potatoes and wash well in cold water.
• Arrange in one layer in a large skillet so they are almost touching - they'll need room later when they are cracked open (nonstick pan works best).
• Add rosemary, broth, oil, butter and salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium, cover the pan, but leave the lid a lttle aside, and boil until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.
• The liquid should still be about halfway up surrounding the potatoes; if not, add more broth or a little water until it does.
• Remove the pan from heat, press on each potato with a spoon or 1/4 cup measure just until it cracks open.
• Set the pan over medium-high heat and cook uncovered until the liquid has evaporated, let the potatoes sizzle until the bottoms have browned on one side, about 10 minutes.
• Gently turn the potatoes and brown the other side, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Sprinkle with chives and serve.
• Pass the fleur de sel so diners can sprinkle some on if they want!

SKILLET-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Peel and quarter sweet potatoes, and slice to 1/4-inch thickness. Halve or quarter Yukon Gold potatoes depending on size. Place in a bowl, cover with water, and set aside.
• Combine parsley, garlic, onion, rosemary, sage, thyme, paprika, and pepper in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground. Divide into thirds.
• Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over chicken and rub in 1/3 of the spice blend.
• Heat remaining oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin-side down, into the skillet and quickly brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and remove skillet from heat. Drain and layer potatoes in the bottom of the skillet, add wine and chicken broth, and sprinkle in 1/3 of the spice blend. Layer chicken on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 spice blend. Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). The starch from the potatoes will thicken the broth and wine into a gravy. Serve immediately.

SKILLET TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & PEAS RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Roast sweet potatoes Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in the center. Peel and finely chop ½ the onion; cut rest into 1-inch slices. Scrub sweet potato, quarter lengthwise, then cut into across 1-inch pieces. On a baking sheet, toss potatoes and sliced onions with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes. 2. Cook onion While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non stick skillet over medium high. Add chopped onions and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (save rest for step 5) and cook, about 30 seconds more. 3. Cook meatloaf In a medium bowl, combine turkey, panko, onion mixture, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon salt. Using wet hands, shape into 8 thin (4-inch) patties. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium high. Working in batches, addmeatloaves and cook until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Rinse and dry skillet. 4. Cook peas Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium-high. Add peas and a pinch each salt and pepper, and cook until peas are heated through and tender, 2-3 minutes. 5. Finish & serve Serve meatloaf alongside sweet potatoes and peas. If desired, stir remaining smoked paprika into ½ cup ketchup and serve on the side for dipping. Enjoy! 6. Make it ahead! Mix and shape the meatloaf patties ahead of time and hold them in the fridge until ready to cook!

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes well and cut them in half. If you are using fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise.
• Combine the cut potatoes, the lemon juice, the salt and one tablespoon of the butter in a 12" enameled cast iron skillet (or a similarly sized, deep, heavy bottom frying pan). Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes for about 25-30 minutes, or, until the pan is almost dry and the potatoes are tender. Depending on the size of your potatoes the time for this step might vary.
• Arrange the potatoes in the skillet, cut side down, in a single layer. Add the second tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and cook the potatoes over medium heat, for about 5-10 minutes or so, or until the potatoes are well brown, making sure you do not disturb them at all!
• When the potatoes are well browned, add the last tablespoon of the butter along with the fresh parsley to the skillet and toss gently to coat the potatoes.
• Serve immediately on a warm plate with an extra sprinkle of flaky sea salt and some extra lemon on the side.

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 1/2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes , small or medium, scrubbed and unpeeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

POTATOES - SKILLET-ROASTED WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY Serves 3 to 4. Published May 1, 2005. For even cooking and proper browning, the potatoes must be cooked in a single layer and should not be crowded in the pan, so be sure to use a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet. A nonstick skillet simplifies cleanup but is not essential. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine garlic and rosemary in small bowl. 2. If using small potatoes (1 1/2- to 2-inch diameter), halve each potato. If using medium potatoes (2- to 3-inch diameter), quarter each potato to create 3/4- to 1-inch chunks. Rinse potatoes in cold water and drain well; spread on clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat dry. 3. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes cut side down in single layer; cook, without stirring, until golden brown (oil should sizzle but not smoke), 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, turn potatoes skin side down if using halved small potatoes or second cut side down if using quartered medium potatoes; cook, without stirring, until deep golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes longer. Stir potatoes, then redistribute in single layer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender (paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance), 6 to 9 minutes. 4. When potatoes are tender, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss or stir gently to combine. Clear center of skillet and add garlic and rosemary mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, mashing with heatproof rubber spatula, until fragrant, about 45 seconds, then stir mixture into potatoes; serve immediately. Skillet Potatoes WRONG CUT: Thinly sliced potatoes cook unevenly. Some are browned, some are pale. TOO MUCH FAT: Potatoes roasted with 1 1/2 sticks of butter taste fried and fatty. ADDED LIQUID: Adding broth to the skillet makes the potatoes soggy. TECHNIQUE The Right Cut for the Right Potato SMALL: Small potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter) should be cut in half. MEDIUM: Medium potatoes (2 to 3 inches in diameter) should be cut into quarters.

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH LEMON AND CHIVES

Steps:

• .Combine lemon zest and chives in a small bowl.
• If using small potatoes (1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter) halve each potato. If using medium potatoes (2-3 inch in diameter) quarter each potato to create 3/4 - to 1-inch chunks. Rinse potatoes in cold water and drain well; spread on clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat dry.
• Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes, cut side down in single layer; cook without stirring, until golden brown (oil should sizzle but not smoke), 5-7 minutes. Using tongs, turn potatoes skin side down if using halved potatoes, or second cut side down if using quartered potatoes; cook without stirring until deep golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer. Stir potatoes, then redistribute in single layer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until potatoes are tender (Paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance), 6-9 minutes.
• When potatoes are tender, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and lemon chive mixture, and toss or stir gently to combine Serve immediately.

SKILLET-ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Arrange lemon slices in a single layer in skillet., Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. Place over lemon., In a large bowl, combine rosemary and the remaining oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and tomatoes; toss to coat. Arrange over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley before serving.

SKILLET ROASTED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in one layer in a large saucepan and add the oil, butter, water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook over high heat for about 8 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking, covered, over low heat for about 10 minutes to brown the potatoes. Add the rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Serve.