Fried Potatoes (AKA Home Fries)
Crispy and brown potatoes are soft and fluffy on the insides. Classic Southern comfort food that pairs well with many foods.
Servings: 8
Calories: 302kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 cups large diced potatoes
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a skillet and heat to 350⁰F.
- Add the diced potatoes and stir to coat with oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes and stir again to distribute.
- Allow potatoes to cook until the bottoms begin to lightly brown.
- Gently stir the potatoes moving the bottom potatoes to the top.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are cooked as desired. The longer the potatoes cook, the darker and crispier they be.
- Place a paper towel in the bottom of a serving bowl before plating.
Notes
Frequent stirring will cause the potatoes to fall apart and turn into mush. Wait until the sides touching the heat have had a chance to lightly brown before stirring.
An electric skillet can be used and has more even heat distribution.
Any potato can be used, but Russet, or baking, potatoes will produce the best results.
Rendered bacon fat can be added for more flavor if desired.
Serving size is one cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
