Crispy Golden Home Fries (Print Version)

Golden crispy potatoes with onions and peppers, perfectly seasoned for a classic breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Cooking Fats

10 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–6 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain well and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet (preferably cast iron), heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the parboiled potatoes in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to develop a golden crust.
04 - Stir in onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and potatoes are crisp and browned on all sides.
05 - Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These home fries deliver that perfect diner breakfast experience right in your own kitchen, no tip required
  • The combination of parboiling and proper pan frying creates potatoes that are creamy inside and outrageously crispy outside
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  • Drying your potatoes thoroughly after parboiling is the difference between soggy and spectacularly crispy home fries
  • Crowding the pan will cause steaming instead of frying, so cook in batches if necessary
03 -
  • Don't rush the initial searing phase, that first crust creates the structural integrity that keeps potatoes from falling apart
  • Smoked paprika is optional but absolutely recommended, it adds that je ne sais quoi that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
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