Home Fries
This home fries recipe is the perfect blend of crispy potatoes, with butter soft insides, spiced to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 small Russet potatoes or 3 medium-large potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda see note
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Add in the potatoes, baking soda, and salt. Let the water return to a roaring boil, then cook for 1 minute. Drain the potatoes well and pat dry.5 small Russet potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Combine the butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed large skillet over medium heat until the butter is fully melted.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the potatoes, kosher salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss the potatoes so they are fully coated and in an even layer. Cook for 10 minutes without moving the potatoes. Toss and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Serve right away and enjoy!1/2 teaspoon paprika, dash cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Notes
Adding baking soda to the water helps to break down the outside of the potato, which in the end results in a crispy exterior but a soft interior.