To make home fries, follow these key steps for a delicious, crispy, and tender result:
Ingredients
- Potatoes (Yukon Gold recommended for creamy insides)
- Onion (yellow or white)
- Cooking oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or butter)
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, bell peppers, and other seasonings
Basic Method
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Wash and peel if desired.
- Cut into half-inch cubes or slices.
- Optionally, parboil or boil the potatoes until just tender to get a creamier inside and crispier outside
- Cook the Onions Separately:
- Sauté onions in oil until soft and translucent.
- Set aside for later mixing with potatoes
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer.
- Cover and cook without stirring for about 10 minutes to steam and brown the bottom.
- Remove lid, flip potatoes, add onions back, and cover again to cook another 10 minutes
- Finish Cooking:
- Remove lid and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like garlic powder or paprika.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5 to 10 more minutes
- Serve:
- Serve hot, optionally topped with butter or alongside eggs for a classic breakfast
Tips for Best Home Fries
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a tender inside and crispy outside
- If potatoes look dry during cooking, add a bit more oil
- Cooking with the lid on traps steam, helping the potatoes cook through without drying out
- Season well with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste
This method yields crispy, golden home fries with soft interiors, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish
