Home Fried Potatoes

overhead view of fried potatoes in a skillet

5 from 2 votes

Master the art of making irresistible home fried potatoes. Uncover easy-to-follow steps for a deliciously crispy, golden potato side dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Soak Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast and brunch, copycat recipe, potato side dish

Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil peanut oil or coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Wash the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. 2 pounds Russet potatoes
Place the cubes in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow them to sit for 30 minutes.
Drain the water off the potatoes and rinse the potatoes.
Pour 6 cups of water in a large pot and add the potatoes. Heat the potatoes until boiling, then allow to boil 5 minutes or until mostly soft. The exact timing will depend on how big the pieces of potato are. The need to be tender, but they’ll cook a little longer in the pan.
Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry to evaporate the moisture.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick large skillet over medium high heat. Add the potatoes, then sprinkle the seasoning on top. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Cook and stir the potatoes for about 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown. If the skillet is not non-stick, you may have to add more oil so that they don’t stick to the bottom. With non-stick pans, you can use less oil, but don’t scrimp on the oil if you want the potatoes to be golden brown.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers of the pan-fried potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or throw them back into the frying pan to quickly crisp them up again.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the potatoes. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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