Potatoes in Oil
A simple, rustic dish of golden pan-fried potatoes cooked in olive oil until crispy outside and tender inside. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a quick side.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the 4 potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes. No need to peel if the skins are thin.
- 2
Heat the 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the potato cubes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- 4
Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork, about 10-12 minutes more.
- 5
Season with the 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- spatula
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