How To Make Diner-Style Home Fries Recipe

Learn How to Make Diner-Style Home Fries that will satisfy your craving for crispy, creamy potatoes. Years ago, when I was just 13 years old, I worked in a local diner and started cooking. On the weekends, I worked the breakfast shift and I had to quickly learn how to make a delicious breakfast potato. Perfect dish for a Sunday Morning Breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, copycat, potato recipe, restaurant recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 417kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Cast Iron

Non-stick Pan

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Ingredients

2 Pounds Russet Potatoes About 4 medium or 3 large
4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Medium Onion Diced
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Step 1. Parboil the Potatoes

Peel and cube or thinly slice the Russet potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces.
2 Pounds Russet Potatoes
Parboil them. Place them in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, let them boil for about 5 minutes. You want them partially cooked but still firm. Not quite fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and set them aside.

Step 2. Sauté the Onions

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
4 Tablespoons olive oil
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant. This takes about 5 minutes total.
1 Medium Onion

Step 3. Pan-Fry the Potatoes

Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Toss in the parboiled potatoes and stir to coat them with the buttery goodness.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for extra flavor.
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Cook the potatoes on one side until they turn golden brown and have crispy edges. About 7 or 8 minutes.
Flip them and repeat on the other side. Another 7 or 8 minutes on this side. Plan for approximately 15 minutes total.
That’s it, serve with a pat of butter on top of each serving and enjoy. Plate your diner-style home fries alongside your favorite breakfast foods like eggs and bacon. They are great on their own too.
4 Tablespoons Butter

Notes

Make Home Fries in the Oven

Once you’ve parboiled the potatoes, you can finish this recipe in the oven.
It’s a simple and delicious way to enjoy crispy potatoes without the need for deep frying.

Wash the potatoes and dice them into ¾ to 1-inch cubes.

In a mixing bowl, toss the diced potatoes with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Spread the potatoes on a cookie sheet or a 9 X 13-inch baking pan in a single layer.

Bake in a preheated oven to 425°F for 40 minutes. Slip the potatoes over every halfway through the baking time.

How to store and reheat leftover home fries.

Once cooled to room temperature, add to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To reheat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add the potatoes. Let them fry until heated through and crispy again.

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