Crispy Skillet Potatoes: The Ultimate Mock Baked Potato Delight! 🥔🔥

Mock Baked Potato Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes

Description:

I stumbled upon this recipe while attempting to make twice baked potatoes, but ended up forgetting to turn the oven on. What ensued was a delightful accident that my husband now adores and fondly refers to as “fried baked potatoes”. These potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic baked potato, with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.

Recipe Category:

Potato 🥔

Keywords:

Vegetable, Low Protein, < 30 Mins

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 132.9
• Fat Content: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 15.3mg
• Sodium Content: 47.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 18.6g
• Fiber Content: 2.3g
• Sugar Content: 0.8g
• Protein Content: 2.2g

Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Olive oil (as needed)
• Sour cream (optional)
• Chives (optional)
• Garlic salt (to taste)
• Your favorite seasoning (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Scrub the Potatoes:
   Ensure the potatoes are clean by scrubbing them thoroughly under running water.

2. Prep the Potatoes:
   Score each potato lengthwise on one side. This will be the guideline for cutting them in half after pre-cooking.

3. Pre-cook the Potatoes:
   Microwave the potatoes for 4 to 6 minutes to kickstart the cooking process. Be cautious not to fully cook them at this stage.

4. Halfway Cut:
   Slice the pre-cooked potatoes in half lengthwise. Then, make 1/2″ deep cross cuts on the open face of each half, resembling a tic-tac-toe grid.

5. Seasoning:
   Sprinkle the potatoes generously with garlic salt and your favorite seasoning, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

6. Pan Fry:
   In a skillet, melt butter or use olive oil over medium heat. Place the seasoned potatoes face down in the skillet.

7. Cook Until Golden Brown:
   Allow the potatoes to cook for about 6 minutes until they develop a light golden brown crust.

8. Flip and Crisp:
   Carefully flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to crisp up the skin to your desired level of crispiness.

9. Serve and Enjoy:
   Transfer the mock baked potatoes to a serving plate. Optionally, serve with sour cream and chopped chives for extra flavor. Enjoy the crispy goodness of these delightful potatoes!

Recipe Notes:

• Ensure the potatoes are not fully cooked during the microwaving stage to maintain a firm texture.
• Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor to your preference.
• Serve these mock baked potatoes as a side dish or as a standalone snack for a flavorful treat.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Mock Baked Potatoes! 🥔🔥