Crispy Home Fries
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4.4
Crispy Home Fries
Description
This recipe starts by cutting russet potatoes into half-inch cubes, then parboiling them briefly in water with baking soda. The baking soda loosens the potato surfaces, helping achieve a crisp crust when fried. After draining, onions and garlic are sautéed in butter and oil until fragrant, then removed to make room for the potatoes.
The potatoes are cooked in batches in the same pan with additional butter and oil to ensure even browning and crispness on multiple sides. The result is golden, crispy-edged potato cubes with a soft, tender center. The onions and garlic add flavor and aroma when mixed back in or served alongside.
Serve these crispy home fries hot alongside eggs or other breakfast items, or as a flavorful side for lunch or dinner. The seasoned salt and black pepper provide balanced seasoning throughout.
Ingredients
- 2-3 russet potatoes large
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
- 1 tablespoon butter divided, unsalted
- 1/2 cup white onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well, peel if desired, and then cut into half-inch cubes.
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water, adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Cover and bring the pot to a boil.
- When boiling, uncover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cubes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain well in a colander.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions, sauteing until just soft and fragrant, then add the garlic, sauteing for another minute. Remove from the skillet to a plate, set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the same large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes in a single layer. This might require working in batches and additional oil and butter. Allow the potatoes to brown evenly on each side, crisping up. Remove cooked potatoes to a plate while you finished the other batch(es).
- Add the potatoes, cooked onions and garlic, seasoned salt and pepper back to the skillet and toss to combine and reheat.
- Serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments and star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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