Potatoes - Home Fried
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Short-Order Home Fries
A nonstick skillet turns precooked potatoes into crunchy, crusty home fries.
By Jeremy Sauer | December 20, 2011
Although we prefer the sweetness of Yukon Gold potatoes, other medium-starch or waxy potatoes, such as all-purpose or red-skinned potatoes, can be substituted. If you want to spice things up, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (4 medium), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
Preparation
Step 1
1. Arrange potatoes in large microwave-safe bowl, top with 1 tablespoon butter, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until edges of potatoes begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes, shaking bowl (without removing plastic) to redistribute potatoes halfway through cooking.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and pack down with spatula. Cook, without moving, until underside of potatoes is brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn potatoes, pack down again, and continue to cook until well browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring potatoes every few minutes, until crusty, 9 to 12 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve.
GREEK-DINER-STYLE HOME FRIES
Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano to potatoes along with onion in step 3. Omit garlic salt.
HOME FRIES WITH FRESH HERBS
In step 3, add 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and tarragon along with onion.