Otik's Skillet-Fried Spiced Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for the water
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 Tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in well-salted water until the edges just soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and steam dry 5 minutes.
2. Mix salt, pepper, both paprikas, garlic powder and cayenne.
3. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add potatoes in one layer, undisturbed 5 minutes.
4. Turn and keep cooking, turning every few minutes, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Push potatoes aside, add butter and onion to the center, cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
6. Toss with the spice mix for the last minute. Finish with chives.

Tips

Spices last: paprika scorches fast over high heat.

Dry potatoes crisp: give them the full rest after draining.

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