Description
Spicy Melting Potatoes deliver crispy golden edges with a creamy interior, showcasing Mediterranean herb infusions. Rich garlic butter and bold spices create irresistible potato perfection you can’t resist diving into.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 8 tablespoons (½ cup) salted butter, melted
Spices and Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
Liquid Component:
- ½ to 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
Instructions
- Trim the potatoes by squaring off their ends, then slice them into uniform 3/4-inch to 1-inch (1.9 to 2.5 centimeters) thick rounds.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding vegetable oil and half of the melted butter to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully arrange potato slices in a single layer across the pan, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Allow potatoes to sauté for approximately 5 minutes until the bottom surfaces develop a deep golden-brown crust.
- Remove the skillet from heat and gently flip each potato slice to expose the uncooked side.
- Combine the remaining melted butter with honey and cayenne pepper, creating a spicy-sweet glaze. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the potato slices.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 475°F (246°C) and bake for 15 minutes until edges become crisp and golden.
- Carefully remove the skillet, turn the potato slices once more, and pour chicken broth around the potatoes, filling approximately three-quarters of their height. Add smashed garlic cloves for additional flavor.
- Return the skillet to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and liquid has reduced.
- Before serving, spoon the aromatic cooking liquid over the potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Perfectly square off potato ends for even, crispy edges that guarantee maximum browning.
- Use a cast iron pan to achieve the ultimate golden-brown exterior with a creamy, tender interior.
- Combine butter, honey, and cayenne for a spicy-sweet glaze that transforms simple potatoes into a gourmet side dish.
- Chicken broth creates a self-basting technique, infusing potatoes with rich flavor and ensuring they stay incredibly moist.
- High oven temperature of 475°F produces an irresistibly crisp exterior while maintaining a luxurious, soft center.
- Smashed garlic adds a subtle aromatic depth that complements the spicy-sweet potatoes without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg