Quick and Crispy Home Fries

Name: Quick and Crispy Home Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Learn how to make home fries crispy like the ones at your local diner! The secret to getting a crispy surface on home fries is to make sure the potatoes aren't warm when you pan-fry them. In this recipe, we precook the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature before they hit the buttered pan, ensuring perfectly crusty and crispy edges.

By Chef John

Updated on November 5, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

Arrange potatoes evenly on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Heat butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and starts to turn brown. Swirl the pan and add potatoes; shake the pan to arrange in an even layer. Season with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Continue to toss potatoes and cook until reddish-brown, crusty, and crispy on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. If potatoes are cooking too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Garnish with chives.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306	Calories
10g	Fat
51g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 35mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 16mg	82%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1167mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.