Quick and Crispy Home Fries

Learn how to make home fries crispy with Chef John's recipe. Precooked fries are cooled first, since a cold starch in a hot pan means a crispy exterior.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch onion powder
• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and starts to turn brown. Swirl the pan and add potatoes; shake the pan to arrange in an even layer. Season with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Continue to toss potatoes and cook until reddish-brown, crusty, and crispy on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. If potatoes are cooking too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Garnish with chives.