Crisp and delish, skillet-style Fried Potatoes made surprisingly easy right at home!
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Is there anything more essential to a breakfast than potatoes? Rich in iron and fiber and full of flavor, they scratch that itch in your stomach when you first wake up. You know the one. That craving for something salty and spicy that will start your day off right!
When you’re serving up breakfast, whether it’s a nutritious pesto egg white omelet or the perfect pancakes for you and someone special, you can’t go wrong with a side of delicious potatoes! You might be thinking about making some homemade hash browns to round out your plate, but we’ve already done that before. Now we’re looking for something a little more homey—homestyle home fries, that is!
Delectably crispy on the outside, fantastically fluffy on the inside, these fork-tender skillet-style home fries are so good they’ll have you (and anyone else you’re whipping up breakfast for) feeling ready for the day—even if that day is spent in the snug comfort of your home!
Are Home Fries Healthy?
Your favorite spuds are full of fiber and iron, making them a great accompaniment to your breakfast dishes! Doused in just a little bit of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, you can serve home fries up on any vegan kitchen table without guilt, worry, or substitution!
Potatoes, typically, aren’t a keto-friendly option due to their carb content; however, daikon radishes can potentially serve as a low-carb replacement. They can be sliced up and fried like a potato—they even have a similar texture once cooked.
What’s healthier: hashed browns or home fries?
While home fries might not be your first choice for a breakfast pairing, perhaps it should be! Most diners and households will whip up hash browns, which are very similar to home fries, so why can’t you use them interchangeably?
Well, hash browns have a lot more surface area for cooking oil to cover, resulting in an oilier and overall less healthy breakfast side. Home fries, however, have a higher potato-to-oil, which makes the dish a healthier option.
Home fries also have an easier time picking up spices and seasonings during the cooking process, with cubed potatoes having multiple sides to coat evenly with flavor! So I know which potato side I’M making in the morning!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral-flavored oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare
Wash and keep the skins on the potatoes for quick prep and a crispy texture.
Cook
Microwave the potatoes until tender but firm, ready for dicing.
Dice
Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces after they’ve cooled a bit.
Season
Heat oil in a skillet, add potatoes and spices and mix for even coating.
Crisp
Press the potatoes into the skillet and cook to a golden brown without stirring.
Finish
Flip the potatoes for an even crisp and add more salt if you like.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
If prepping ahead of time, complete steps 1-3 then store your cubed potatoes in an airtight container until you’re ready to toss them into a hot skillet of oil!
If you’re storing finished potatoes for later, I recommend wrapping your home fries in aluminum foil and storing in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then, when you want to heat and eat, pop your potato pouch in the oven or toss your home fries onto a hot skillet to touch up!
While you don’t have to use our recommended russet potatoes for home fries, bear in mind other potatoes will have a different texture and flavor. Red potatoes are waxy and firm and, as a result, hold their shape a lot better than russet potatoes do. Yukon gold potatoes have a buttery flavor and a considerable amount of starch, so keep an eye on them while cooking so they don’t turn to mush.
Home fries will be done when the outside is lightly browned and the insides are fork-tender! Too little time on the pan and your potatoes will be stiff, too long and your outsides will begin to burn! As always, a watchful eye and your discretion is key to getting home fries just right!
Serving Suggestions
FoodFaithFitness has numerous breakfast hits to pair with your spuds! Try home fries alongside a slice of sausage quiche (or vegetable frittata for a vegetarian breakfast!) or decorate a plate of elegant crab cake Benedicts with your golden nuggets of potato-y goodness! Why not use them to balance out the sweetness of beautiful blueberry waffles or to complement the savoriness in bacon pancakes?
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral flavored oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes, keeping the skin on for added texture and ease.
- Prick the potatoes with a fork and microwave them until they are fork-tender but still firm.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add the diced potatoes and seasonings, and coat well.
- Press the potatoes into a single layer and cook without stirring to achieve a golden crust.
- Flip the potatoes and cook until the other side is golden and crispy. Season with extra salt if desired.
- DEVOUR!
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