Best 7 Quick And Easy Home Fries Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast, lunch, or dinner staples, home fries reign supreme. These golden-brown cubes of potato possess an irresistible charm, offering a crispy exterior and a tender interior that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer them as a hearty side dish or a comforting main course, home fries are a timeless classic that deserves a spot in every home cook's arsenal. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you can transform ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary culinary delight. So, gather your apron, fire up your stove, and embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for quick and easy home fries - a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing and your heart content.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY HOME FRIES



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A quick way to make crispy home fries. Great for breakfast or as a side dish. Potatoes may be shredded and cooked in the same manner for crispy hash browns.

Provided by magicallydelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Hash Brown Potato Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 medium russet potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 70.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

HOME FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into a 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt
5 slices bacon (about 4 1/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, like soy, peanut, or corn
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, optional
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings into a small bowl and set aside. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Heat the remaining bacon fat and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the skillet. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in a single layer. Cook, without stirring, until well browned on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes in small sections, and continue cooking, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes or until well browned. Stir in the onions, heat through, and sprinkle with the parsley and cayenne, if desired. Transfer to a warm platter and crumble the bacon on top, serve. Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

HOME FRIES RECIPE



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Quick and easy home fries made from scratch. I'm using boiled potatoes, but you could use raw potatoes if you allow a bit more cooking time. Perfect side for breakfast.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-4 small Potatoes, boiled
1 small Onion
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Ketchup

Steps:

  • Cut the boiled and cooled potatoes into cubes.
  • Slice the onion.
  • Place skillet over Medium heat and let warm up.
  • Add bacon grease or oil.
  • Add the onions.
  • Add the cubed potatoes.
  • Add garlic powder.
  • Add black pepper.
  • Add salt.
  • Stir together well.
  • Stir and cook until onions are translucent and potatoes are browned.
  • Add the ketchup.
  • Stir and let cook and brown about two more minutes.
  • Serve warm
  • Enjoy!

QUICK & CRISPY HOME FRIES



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In order to get a crispy crust like the fries at your local diner you need to precook and cool them. When you pan fry a cold starch, it gets a beautifully crispy surface.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
ΒΌ teaspoon paprika
cayenne pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Arrange potato pieces evenly on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Cut potatoes into bite-size chunks.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When butter melts and starts to turn brown, swirl the pan and add the potatoes. Shake pan to arrange in an even layer. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • As potatoes brown, toss them and keep turning them every few minutes until they are crusty and crispy-edged and a rich reddish-brown color, 10 to 12 minutes. If potatoes seem to be cooking too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Serve topped with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.5 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 146.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

HOME FRIES



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When I was little, my dad and I would get up early on Sundays and make these for the family. The rest of the gang would be awakened by the tempting aroma. -Teresa Koide, Manchester, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon, chopped
8 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove bacon drippings from pan and reserve. , Working in batches, add 1/4 cup bacon drippings, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper to pan; toss to coat. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until potatoes are golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes, adding more drippings as needed. Stir in cooked bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES



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Golden and crispy on the outside, the perfect softness on the inside! Growing up, you either got your serving when you could, or another person was gonna finish off the plateful! A must with burgers or hotdogs!

Provided by Momma Zakaria

Categories     Potato

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 baking potatoes
vegetable oil
salt

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and slice them 1/4 inch thick into either flat rounds or traditional french fry shape.
  • Heat vegetble oil in large frying pan until it is good and hot. Add potatoes, cooking until they become golden, then flipping them. Cook until they are the color you desire.
  • Remove and place on a paper towel covered plate or lined bowl. Salt to taste, or use your favorite seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.5

QUICK OVEN FRIES



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Make and share this Quick Oven Fries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elena Bedner

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large red potatoes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut unpeeled potatoes into wedges.
  • Arrange in a microwave baking dish.
  • Microwave on HIGH until tender, about 10 min.
  • Cool for 2-3 minutes and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes on baking sheet.
  • Brush 1/4 cup salad dressing on potatoes; sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesean.
  • Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn potatoes over.
  • Brush with remaining salad dressing and sprinkle with remaining parmesean.
  • Broil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 540, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 10.2

Tips for Making Perfect Home Fries:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for home fries, as they have a high starch content that makes them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes: This will help remove excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
  • Dry the potatoes thoroughly before cooking: This will help them crisp up.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help the potatoes get a nice, even crust.
  • Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat: This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: This will prevent the potatoes from cooking evenly.
  • Stir the potatoes occasionally: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste: You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the home fries hot with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include ketchup, sour cream, cheese, and chives.

Conclusion:

Home fries are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect home fries that will impress your family and friends.

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