Crispy Home Fries (Printable Version)

Crispy golden potatoes cooked with sweet onions and bell peppers for a flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 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 (optional)
09 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

→ Cooking Fats

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

# Method:

01 - Place the diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the parboiled potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to develop a golden crust.
04 - Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the potatoes achieve a crispy, browned exterior.
05 - Incorporate the minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if desired. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Restaurant-quality crispy exteriors with tender insides, no deep frying required.
  • Comes together in 40 minutes and tastes like you've been cooking since dawn.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can actually eat it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parboiling step even though it feels like extra work—it's the difference between crispy exteriors and mushy centers.
  • Pat those potatoes dry after draining if you can spare 30 seconds; the drier they are, the crispier they become.
  • Let the potatoes sit undisturbed in the hot skillet rather than constantly stirring—patience builds the crust that makes this dish memorable.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes and vegetables roughly the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time—uneven pieces mean uneven doneness.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, parboil the potatoes ahead of time and hold them in the fridge; the rest comes together quickly when guests arrive.
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