Quick & Crispy Home Fries

In order to get a crispy crust like the fries at your local diner you need to precook and cool them. When you pan fry a cold starch, it gets a beautifully crispy surface.

Step: 1

Arrange potato pieces evenly on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Cut potatoes into bite-size chunks.

Step: 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When butter melts and starts to turn brown, swirl the pan and add the potatoes. Shake pan to arrange in an even layer. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step: 3

As potatoes brown, toss them and keep turning them every few minutes until they are crusty and crispy-edged and a rich reddish-brown color, 10 to 12 minutes. If potatoes seem to be cooking too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Serve topped with chopped chives.

Per Serving: 613 calories; protein 12.1g; carbohydrates 101.1g; fat 19.8g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 146.9mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your dinner instead of eat in the evening out is good a step in the right way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it homemade Mastering the main dish is only half the process , like that . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

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