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Published August 9, 2019. By Alyssa Brantley 12 Comments

Quick Crispy Home Fries Recipe

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You can make this quick crispy home fries recipe using our par-cooking hack! These vegan and gluten-free potatoes are the best part of any breakfast!

plate of home fries in front of avocado oil and potaotes

Home Fries Recipe

You need this crispy home fries recipe in your life, now! They are a go-to side dish that’s perfect almost any time of the day. Start your day with eggs and a side of homemade home fries, or end the day with a Whole30 Paprika Chicken Skillet and some crispy home fries instead of rice!

You can’t go wrong no matter how you serve them up!

They are that great comfort food we all crave sometimes, and now you can cook up a batch any time you want. This recipe gives you potatoes that are quick, crispy, savory, and full of that amazing diner potato flavor you’ll love.

ingredients to make home fries

What Are Home Fries?

Home fries are a dish that can go by many names. You might see them being referred to as house fries, American fries, or fried potatoes. All are the same, and taste so good!

They are a basic potato dish made by frying wedged or diced potatoes in a skillet and are a popular breakfast dish that can be a great substitute for hashbrowns.

Ingredients to Make Home Fries

  • Small russet potatoes washed and cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • Avocado oil or other high heat oil or fat
  • Ground paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

What Is Par Cooking?

A couple of weeks ago, I was making breakfast and mentioned to my mom that I felt like having home fries but didn’t feel like waiting 45 minutes for the potatoes to cook properly. She asked me why I didn’t par-cook the potatoes in the microwave to save time and a light-bulb went off in my head. What?! Why didn’t I ever think of that?

You par-cook the potatoes in the microwave (alternately if you are not a microwave person, you could make some extras in the oven and stick them in the fridge till you want to make these home fries) and then all you need to do is season them and crisp them up.

You wind up with PERFECTLY seasoned home fries that are super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

How to Make Home Fries

  1. Start by washing the potatoes, then poke each one multiple times with a fork.
  2. Wrap each potato in a small piece of paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate. (Picture #1)
  3. Microwave until just fork tender, but not falling apart! (Picture #2)
  4. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into pieces. (Picture #3)
    step by step photos to make home fries
  5. Next, you will heat a large 12″ frying pan. Once hot, add the oil and allow the oil to heat up, and then add potato chunks in a single layer. Sprinkle with half of the paprika, salt, and pepper. (Picture #4)
  6. Cook until all sides get browned evenly, then sprinkle remaining paprika, salt, and pepper on potatoes as you turn them. When done, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel (single layer if you want them to stay crispy) until ready to serve. (Picture #5)

step by step photos of cooking home fries in cast iron skillet

Tips For The Best Home Fries Recipe

  • Ghee is a great alternative to Avocado Oil. If you are not vegetarian, Beef Tallow or Duck Fat would be good as well.
  • As for Avocado Oil, I get mine at our local Costco. It is usually about $8 or $9 for a large bottle.
  • Potatoes are one of those vegetables you should always try to buy organic.
  • I prefer to use Russett potatoes for home fries because of their high starch content – they stay tender on the inside and get super crispy on the outside BUT I have used Japanese sweet potatoes (they fall apart a bit, have a little natural sweetness and don’t get as crispy) and Yukon Gold potatoes (tend to stay tender on the inside but fall apart more on the outside).

crispy home fries on a white plate in front of uncooked potatoes and avocado oil

More Easy Potato Recipes

White Potato Recipes:

Mom’s Potato Salad

Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Paprika Potatoes

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Indian Spices

10 Minute Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Recipes:

Leftover Ham, Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Garlic

Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Quick Crispy Home Fries
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Total Time: 24 mins
 

You can make crispy home fries quickly using our par-cooking hack! These vegan and gluten free crispy potatoes are the best part of any breakfast!

Course: Breakfast, Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy home fries recipe, how to make breakfast potatoes, how to make home fries, quick home fries
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 4 votes
close up of home fries on a white plate
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Ingredients
  • 4 small russet potatoes washed and cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or other high heat oil or fat - see NOTES
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black peppe
Instructions
  1. Wash potatoes and poke multiple times with a fork. Wrap each potato in a small piece of paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 7 to 9 minutes until just fork tender (but not falling apart!)

  2. Transfer to a cutting board (they will be hot!) and slice into 1/2" pieces. I cut each half into 8 pieces but it really depends on the size and shape of the potato.

  3. Heat a large 12" frying pan (or cast iron skillet) over medium high heat. Once hot, add oil. Allow oil to heat up and then add potato chunks in a single layer. Sprinkle with half of the paprika, salt and pepper.

  4. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning 3 to 4 times to make sure all sides get browned evenly. Sprinkle remaining paprika, salt and pepper on potatoes as you turn them.

  5. When done, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel (single layer if you want them to stay crispy) until ready to serve.

NOTES:
  • Ghee is a great alternative to Avocado Oil. If you are not vegetarian, Beef Tallow or Duck Fat would be good as well.
  • As for Avocado Oil, I get mine at our local Costco. It is usually about $8 or $9 for a large bottle.
  • Potatoes are one of those vegetables you should always try to buy organic.
  • I prefer to use Russett potatoes for home fries because of their high starch content - they stay tender on the inside and get super crispy on the outside BUT I have used Japanese sweet potatoes (they fall apart a bit, have a little natural sweetness and don't get as crispy) and Yukon Gold potatoes (tend to stay tender on the inside but fall apart more on the outside).
Nutrition Facts
Quick Crispy Home Fries
Amount Per Serving (0.25 g)
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 300mg13%
Potassium 720mg21%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 246IU5%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: This Home Fries Recipes was originally posted in September 2014 and was updated in August 2019 with step-by-step instructions, edited photos and more helpful information about thow to make this recipe.

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, By Diet, Course, Dairy Free, Fall, Family Friendly, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Kid Friendly, Paleo, Season, Sides, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Winter

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  1. Claire King says

    February 1, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Try adding some chopped onion, seasoning with Lawry’s seasoning salt and sautéing in butter. Yum.

    Reply
  2. Chris says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:31 am

    hello, i was wondering what the first step is if you choose to par-cook the potatoes in an oven? thanks so much

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I fail at making crispy home fries on a regular basis, so I’m so excited about this tip!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:11 am

      It’s a game changer Joanne!

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 7, 2014 at 1:40 am

    This is an awesome idea to par cook the potatoes.. I never would have thought to do that before! Thanks for sharing the idea, it’s definitely a new way I will be cooking my fries!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Right Thalia? I can’t believe I never thought of it before. So easy. Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  5. A_Boleyn says

    September 6, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Congratulations on discovering the secret of great potatoes for breakfast, lunch or dinner … the microwave. 🙂 This brunch was delicious and very fast to make.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed them – here’s to “quick” home fries from now on 🙂

      Reply
  6. Deeli says

    September 6, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Instead of Avocado Oil I used bacon fat – Yum 😉

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:08 am

      YUM! So glad you liked them Deeli 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mickele Bragg says

    September 6, 2014 at 7:07 am

    Totally agree with parcooking in the microwave. Why do you need to wrap each individually in a paper towel?

    Love the idea of adding paprika! I usually also saute onions and peppers from my garden and then add the cooked potatoes to brown.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Hi Mickele,
      I do it so that the potato steams inside the paper towel and moisture prevents the skin from getting all wrinkly and rubbery.

      Reply

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