How to Make Crispy Potatoes in a Cast Iron Skillet

preheat the skillet and oil. leave it on heat

use an oil

do not use a lid. moisture is the enemy of the potato. a lid would trap the moisture from the potatoes inside and make them all mushy. leave the lid off throughout the cooking process

save salt

stir the potatoes at all until they are and on the first side. excess flipping will make them fall apart and stick