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Home Fries
5 from 24 votes

Home Fries

These home fries feature Yukon Gold potatoes cooked first by boiling and then pan-frying with onions, red and green bell peppers, and a blend of spices. The method includes parboiling potatoes to tender, drying them, then browning in olive oil and butter until golden and crisp. The seasoning adds savory, slightly smoky, and lightly spicy notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potato skin on, diced into 1/2” pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup green onion sliced thin

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and peppers and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent and lightly browned, about 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baking soda to the water, and stir to dissolve. Place the diced potatoes in the boiling water, cooking the potatoes until just fork tender, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them back to the dry pot over medium heat. Cook the potatoes for 2 minutes in the pot, carefully stirring them, to cook off all their remaining moisture.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in the previous 12” skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams. Add the potatoes in a single layer, making sure each potato is touching the surface of the skillet. Cook, without stirring, until the bottom of the potatoes is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully turn the potatoes with a thin spatula. Spread the potatoes in a single layer and repeat the process again until the potatoes are tender and browned on most sides, turning 3 to 4 more times, in 4 to 5 minute intervals. About 12 to 15 minutes total cooking time. Remove from heat.
  6. Add the onion & pepper mixture, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly combined, coating the potatoes. Top with sliced scallions and serve.