Home Fries
Home Fries are a diner-style stovetop breakfast potato. This recipe starts with a quick boil to soften the centers, then a hot skillet with olive oil and ghee for crispy edges.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds russet potatoes about 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
- Fresh parsley chopped, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a large skillet and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, until just fork-tender on the outside but still firm in the center.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for 2 minutes. Wipe the skillet dry.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes in a single layer. Season with the rest of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Fry for about 10 minutes, flipping every few minutes, until the potatoes start to brown.
- Add the ghee and toss to coat. Increase the heat slightly and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the edges are crisp and scraggly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve.
Notes
- Skillet size: A 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet fits this batch in one layer. To double the recipe, use two skillets so the potatoes brown instead of steam.
- Butter vs. ghee: If using butter, keep the heat at medium-high instead of raising it. The milk solids in butter can scorch.
- Steak seasoning: Make a batch of my 4-Ingredient Steak Seasoning blend to taste in place of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Whole30 compatible: Using ghee instead of butter keeps this recipe Whole30.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg