Crispy, golden home fries are a classic breakfast or brunch side dish featuring diced potatoes cooked until tender inside and caramelized outside. They're a versatile comfort food that pairs perfectly with eggs, bacon, and toast.
Home fries are best served immediately while still hot and crispy. Russet potatoes work best because they have a higher starch content, but Yukon Gold potatoes are a creamy alternative if preferred.
For meal prep, you can cut and soak the potatoes up to 4 hours ahead; keep them in water in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb Russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp Vegetable oil or butter
- 1 Yellow onion (medium, diced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 2 lb Russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp Vegetable oil or butter
- 1 Yellow onion (medium, diced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water and peel them if desired (leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrition).
Cut the potatoes into 0.5-inch cubes and place them in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch while you prepare the other ingredients.
Equipment: bowl, knife, cutting board
Prepare the onion
Dice the onion into small pieces, about 0.25 inch in size.
Equipment: knife, cutting board
Prepare potatoes for cooking
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up properly.
Equipment: paper towels, colander
Heat the cooking fat
Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Equipment: skillet
Sear the potatoes
Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a golden crust.
Equipment: skillet
Cook potatoes until tender
Stir the potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are mostly tender and golden brown on the edges.
Equipment: skillet, spatula
Add and cook the onion
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent.
Equipment: skillet, spatula
Season the home fries
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the potatoes and stir well to combine.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the potatoes are crispy and golden.
Equipment: skillet, spatula
Serve the home fries
Transfer the home fries to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Equipment: serving dish
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Home fries are best served immediately while still hot and crispy.
- • For meal prep, you can cut and soak the potatoes up to 4 hours ahead; keep them in water in the refrigerator.
- • Russet potatoes work best because they have a higher starch content, but Yukon Gold potatoes are a creamy alternative if preferred.
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