outside skillet fries

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Peggy Lawhon
Brentwood, TN

On a hot day, who wants to heat up the kitchen? This is a basic recipe, but HOW they are fried, makes them a winner!! These are fried in a cast iron skillet on a gas grill. This picture was taken just before they were finished cooking.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For outside skillet fries

  • 4 - 5
    medium sized potatoes - with skins
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • peanut oil

How To Make outside skillet fries

  • 1
    Wash the outside of the potatoes.
  • 2
    Slice the potatoes lengthwise into quarters, then slice crosswise to make 1/2 inch pieces - do not rinse again.
  • 3
    Place in a bowl, toss with salt and pepper to taste, and let set.
  • 4
    Place a 10" cast iron skillet on a grill and fill with about an inch of peanut oil.
  • 5
    Allow oil to reach deep frying temperature, about 375 degrees F. (Keeping the grill lid closed should allow this temperature.)
  • 6
    Place the potatoes in the hot oil and fry till golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside - again keeping the grill lid closed.
  • 7
    Place the fried potatoes on a dish lined with paper towels.
  • 8
    If you like, add more salt and pepper when finished.

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