Pan Fried Potatoes
These Perfect Fried Potatoes have a crispy outside and stay fluffy on the inside. My method is easy and fool proof. These make a wonderful addition to any breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 medium size russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes if leaving the skins on make sure to scrub the outside well
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
- garlic powder
Instructions
Potatoes
- After peeling and dicing potatoes into cubes, place in a colander and rinse under cold water for 2-minutes. Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet with a fitted lid to medium high heat. Add oil and butter. When butter is melted add potatoes to the hot pan. Season immediately with salt and pepper then stir. Add additional seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, or other spices you like. Give it another stir then place the lid on. Cook for 8-10 minutes undisturbed.
- Remove the lid after the first cooking time and stir potatoes. They should have a deep golden color on the first side. Place the lid back on for an additional 5-8 minutes and do not stir. You may need to adjust the heat if it is too hot.
- When the second cooking time is up remove the lid and stir. At this point potatoes should be nearly done and can easily pierce with a fork. For additional crispiness cook another 4-5 minutes with the lid off stirring occasionally. Taste for seasonings and serve immediately!
Notes
Tips:
Achieving the perfect fried potatoes-
- Rinse potatoes first with cold water for at least 2-minutes to remove some of the starch. This will allow the potatoes to create a perfect crispy layer on the outside.
- Use a large non-stick skillet with a fitted lid. The potatoes need lots of room to cook and crisp properly and if the pan is too small the cooking won’t be even. The lid also creates steam for a big portion of the cooking time and this makes for a fluffy interior.
- Don’t disturb the potatoes while they are cooking. If you stir too often, the potatoes will break apart and they won’t have a chance to build a crust around the outside. Leave the lid on and trust the process.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 236 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.5g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 4.6g | |
| Vitamin D 3mcg | 15% |
| Calcium 29mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 889mg | 19% |