In the realm of breakfast, brunch, or a simple side dish, perfectly crispy home fries reign supreme. These golden-brown, bite-sized potato delights are a culinary symphony, satisfyingly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Achieving that perfect crispiness, however, can be a daunting task, often leaving home cooks with soggy or undercooked potatoes. Fear not, fellow foodies! This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating quick, crispy home fries that will elevate your meals to a whole new level of deliciousness. You'll learn expert techniques, tips, and foolproof recipes to transform ordinary potatoes into extraordinary culinary creations that will impress your friends and family. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this crispy adventure together!
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VERY CRISPY HOME FRIES
This recipe is a little time consuming and has frying and re-frying involved, but in my opinion, it is worth every minute it takes to do it.
Provided by Tiomarrano
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel and cube or wedge the potatoes.
- Place cubes in ice water and add salt. Let sit in ice water about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in skillet.
- Get flour ready in flat bottomed pan so you can dredge wet potato wedges when they are done soaking.
- While oil is heating, in a colander drain potatoes.
- Flip potato pieces into the flour in pan and dredge until all sides of potato are well coated.
- When oil is hot put potato cubes or wedges into oil and fry. Fry until beginning to be golden, then turn and brown on other sides the same way.
- **Note: As potatoes fry you can cover them temporarily to increase heat -the secret to crispiness is leave them long enough on each side to form a little crust before turning them. The other secret will be frying the potatoes twice over, letting them cool in between. I find it helps to use tongs and a fork and individually flip the potato cubes or wedges so they all get browned evenly, but that is up to you. I also flip them all with spatula from time to to time.
- When browned and lightly crisped remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
- While potatoes are cooling heat oil back up and fry bell pepper and onion in same oil medium high heat.
- Fry veggies until onion starts to turn brown and golden around edges but don't let them turn too dark.
- Remove fried veggies and drain on paper towel. Lower heat temporarily while you thoroughly remove all fried vegetable pieces from hot oil.
- Add a little more oil and turn heat back up to get it hot.
- (Watch and have lid ready to protect yourself in case of "spitting" oil from moisture in vegetables in oil, until it boils off. Can lower heat a touch if gets too bad).
- Now, to the hot oil add back the once-fried crisp coated potatoes -- and fry again same way until the potatoes have formed a nice, brown crust on all sides.
- When potatoes are medium dark golden and just right (crispy enough), add back the onion and bell pepper to the crispy potatoes.
- Fry together for a very short time then remove before they burn. Vegetables burn relatively quickly so don't fry them long, then quickly remove all from oil and let drain on paper towels. Re-season the potatoes with pepper and onion, checking for garlic powder and saltiness to be just right.
- You are ready to eat. I like to set the potatoes aside in warm place covered with paper towel and fry eggs to go over the top of the potatoes when served.
- When ready to serve, if potatoes have cooled off too much, gently reheat in microwave real quickly.
- Enjoy.
HOME FRIES
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.
CRISPY HOME FRIES
Super yummy and easy way to make crispy home fries that everyone will love! Serve as a side with your favorite breakfast!
Provided by Suzannah Cornue
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Potatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Cut onion into 2 or 3 slices, then cut rings in half and separate the layers.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed potatoes to the hot skillet and season with garlic salt and seasoned salt. Spread them out evenly over the bottom and allow to cook for 5 to 8 minutes without turning. Turn, and continue cooking, turning every 5 to 8 minutes, until evenly browned.
- When potatoes have reached the desired color, add onion. Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until onion is slightly cooked, 5 to 8 minutes longer.
- Carefully remove potatoes and onions from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool for 2 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 151.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HOME FRIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
QUICK & CRISPY HOME FRIES
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are best for home fries, as they hold their shape well and have a fluffy interior.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for 1/2-inch thick slices or 1/4-inch thick matchsticks.
- Soak the potatoes in water: This will help remove excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly: This will help them crisp up in the pan.
- Use a well-seasoned skillet: This will help prevent the potatoes from sticking.
- Cook the potatoes in batches: This will help prevent overcrowding and ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: This will also help prevent the potatoes from sticking together and ensure that they cook evenly.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper: You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat: This will help them brown and crisp up.
- Flip the potatoes occasionally: This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy: This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Home fries are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can make perfect home fries that will impress your family and friends.
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