Best Crispy Home Fries (Diner-Style Potatoes)
Crispy, golden home fries with fluffy centers—made in one skillet with simple ingredients. Better than diner-style breakfast potatoes and ready in 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINS
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: SKILLET
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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4 medium russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
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1 small onion, diced
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 5–6 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and let steam dry.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add potatoes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until a golden crust forms.
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Flip and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until crispy on all sides.
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Add diced onion and cook until softened and slightly caramelized.
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Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
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Cook another 2–3 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
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Parboiling is the key to crispy outsides and fluffy centers
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Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed
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Use cast iron for best browning
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Let potatoes sit before flipping to build crust
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/best-crispy-home-fries-recipe/