Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes will wow your guests on presentation alone.
Spiral skillet potatoes roasted to crispy perfection. They have a nice hint of smoky flavour too.
The humble potato is so versatile. Baked, mashed, fried. Great in soups, stews, and casseroles. The perfect side dish to ALL the meals of the day.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these crispy roasted potatoes are at the bottom of this post.
I love to impress my guests with recipes that look fancy, but are super easy to make. This recipe is similar to the famous Pommes Anna, but crispier.
Potatoes, a skillet, and seasonings. Simple yet so delicious.
For This Sliced Potato Recipe You Will Need
- potatoes
- avocado oil
- *(affiliate) smoked sea salt
- pepper
- *(affiliate) smoked paprika
You will also need a good *(affiliate) cast iron skillet. They come in lots of sizes (and I have several) including a wok. Perfect for use on the stove-top, oven and grill.
I only use Lodge products in my kitchen. Made in the USA. When properly cared for they last a lifetime.
Speaking of the grill, check out this awesome Chocolate Chip Cast Iron Coffee Cake. Bet you never thought of baking dessert on the bbq?
Love corned beef and cabbage? This easy Corned Beef and Potato Skillet is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. Great for brunch too.
Best Potatoes to Use
You can use any type of potato you like. I have made it with waxy, starchy and all-purpose potatoes.
- Red
- White
- Russet
- Yukon Gold
I think it would be fun to give this recipe a try with sweet potatoes too. Even the purple variety would add another dimension and stunning presentation.
How To Make Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Wash, peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Layer in the skillet.
- Mix the oil and seasonings together in a bowl.
- Brush over the potato slices.
- Pop in the oven and bake until crispy and golden brown.
How To Slice Potatoes Thin
You can use a very sharp knife. Be sure to cut evenly through the potato so the slices are uniform. Cut a small slice off the side/bottom of the potato so it will sit flat on the cutting board. This makes it safer to slice. The potato will not move when you work with it.
You can use a mandolin. This is my preferred method. Please be careful using this kitchen gadget. It is VERY sharp. I use the *(affiliate) OXO Good Grips in my kitchen.
You can use a food processor. This is another great way to get thin, uniform slices.
Recipe Tips
- I used avocado oil, but feel free to use olive oil if you like.
- You can use regular salt and pepper for seasoning. I like the hint of smokiness from the sea salt.
- Smoked paprika comes in several varieties. Hot, mild and bittersweet. All work well.
- The slices of potato should be as uniform as possible so they roast evenly. I would recommend no thicker than 1/4 inch thickness.
- This recipe reheats nicely. Wrap it in foil and warm in the oven.
- I have found that just about any type of potato works in this recipe.
- I used peeled potatoes, but feel free to leave the skin on if you like.
This is the perfect side for brunch or dinner. A great change from hash browns, fries or scalloped potatoes. Think of these as the skillet version to hassleback.
More Delicious Potato Recipes
There are never too many ways to enjoy the humble spud. Here are a few:
- Potatoes with Green Onion and Dill is a secret family recipe.
- Spicy Fries are the perfect side dish. Great for brunch and dinner.
- You can never go wrong with Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers to get the party started.
- Sweet Potato Au Gratin is a rich and savoury casserole perfect for any occasion.
- Looking for a great dinner salad? Warm Potato Salad with Dill & Smoked Salmon is a perfect choice.
- If you are a pasta lover, these Herbed Gnocchi are super easy to make.
- Last but not least, Potato & Leek Soup is always welcome at the dinner table.
What is your favourite potato recipe?
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Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds potatoes (peeled & sliced)
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- smoked sea salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Thinly slice potatoes (I used a mandolin).
- Place potato slices vertically in cast iron skillet.
- Brush oil mixture over potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper over top.
- Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours...until golden and crispy.
- ENJOY!!.
Sean@Diversivore
I don’t make potatoes often enough. I feel like I need to find ways to really make them stand out in a dish, and too many recipes are just sort of… there. That’s why I like this so much – the potatoes are the stellar focus, they’re crispy and perfect, and the whole thing comes together so nicely. Great stuff!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yup, when you want to impress, this is the best! Hope you give this a try.
Veena Azmanov
Easy, Quick and delicious snack option always.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, I would eat these as a snack too.
Will
These are Amazing. Look really neat in the pan and taste so yummy.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love the presentation of these tasty spuds.
Veena Azmanov
I love potatoes!! I mean anything potatoes!! especially when they are crispy like this. The cast iron definitely does a great job of making sure these turn out crispy. Can’t wait to make these soon. yum!
Homemade & Yummy
YUP…I am a potato lover too. This recipe always makes such a great presentation.
Farrah
Hooray! Gonna have to break out my cast iron pan to try this out! *-* It looks delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun dish to make. Presentation is always awesome.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
These look incredible! Love how you arranged them in the pan so they would all get crispy on top. We love potatoes so will be trying!
Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy and always make such a great presentation.
prasanna hede
This sounds so yummm…..need to get my cast iron pan to work!
Homemade & Yummy
I love all my cast iron pans….they are awesome.
Helene
I am surprised I had not seen this food creation on your blog in the past Gloria! So glad you reposted it! I bet it makes a lovely side dish even during the festive days. I can imagine how this works with a lovely duck dish for Christmas.
Homemade & Yummy
Oh my….duck and this would be sooo good. Thanks for stopping by. These are the perfect side to many dishes for sure.
Deidre
I have to try these
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY!!
Lois. O
I have a friend that loves to potatoes and is looking to try something new for thanksgiving. I am sure she love this recipe! I will share this with her and make her bring me some
Homemade & Yummy
Well ENJOY…they are delicious.
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade
I am such a carb freak, and I would have a REALLY hard time not eating the entire skillet full! I just recently got a cast iron skillet, and I will for sure be making these soon.
Homemade & Yummy
I know what you mean….I can eat A LOT of these too.
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
What a beautiful way of cooking potatoes! I have a few cast iron pans but have never thought to cook potatoes in them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Homemade & Yummy
You will LOVE cooking potatoes in cast iron…the BEST!!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
Those crispy edges – be still my heart! And I just love the presentation here. Seriously perfect for Thanksgiving!
Homemade & Yummy
The presentation wins every time!!
Lynn | The Road to Honey
I absolutely adore the crispy edges on this potatoes Gloria. That alone make me want to go out and replace the cast iron skillet I lost when I moved back from Kenya.
Homemade & Yummy
OMG I LOVE using my cast iron…so good…excellent results.
Ben Myhre
I love my cast iron pans and I love potatoes! Great combination!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes cast iron is the BEST….and these potatoes are awesome.
Donna
Oh wow these look amazing!! I am accidentally hosting thanksgiving this year for a bunch of friends with no family around, and have been stressing trying to find all the best sides to share with everyone. This one is definitely making it to the list. Yum!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….so good!!
Cat
I absolutely love potatoes and these look so deliciously crispy on top x
Homemade & Yummy
They are nice and crispy for sure.
Luci
These look so delicious. I will have to make this soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy…hope you love them as much as we do.
swathi
Your crispy potato recipe sounds delicious I think only work is to make it in thin slices. This make great side dish for thanksgiving meal. I am going to give it a try.
Homemade & Yummy
You can make thin slices using the food processor too.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Is there someone in this world who does not like potatoes. Love my mandolin as it gives out perfect slices each time. This is a great way to serve some crispy potatoes instead of deep frying.
Homemade & Yummy
I know, who does not love potatoes??
Arlene Mobley
I love easy one skillet recipes like this. This is the perfect side dish to any meal!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I totally agree…perfect for everything.
Veena Azmanov
I so love the effect cast iron has on food.. In the right hands it’s a awesome tool. I love using cast iron for potatoes too! Crisp on the outside – soft on the inside.. Definitely adds that bit of extra edge to the food.. Yum These look so perfect.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks….these are loved here for sure.
Debi at Life Currents
My favorite way to make potatoes just might be the simple baked potato. We just had mashed potatoes last night. And these skillet potatoes look amazing.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give them a try….easy and delicious.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Having the potatoes crispy is what makes them good. We always like to have that extra crunch to them. And speaking of gnocchi, we’ve played in the kitchen and made our fair share. In fact, we are due to make some this coming week. We will be making this recipe too. Looks too good to pass up!!
Homemade & Yummy
LOVE gnocchi….but you certainly would be the pro here.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for including my recipe in your roundup collection.