Home Fries are the ultimate comfort food, a cross between french fries and hash browns, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
1poundrusset potatoes
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonoil(canola, vegetable, or peanut)
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonfresh thymefinely chopped (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
¼teaspoonpaprika
Instructions
Wash and dry potatoes but don't peel them. Cut the potatoes into approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
Place the cubed potatoes in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap leaving a small space open.
Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. (Note: start checking the potatoes after 8 minutes; you want them to be tender but still keep their shape. A sharp knife should pierce through easily).
Remove potatoes from the microwave and set aside.
Melt the butter and oil in a large (at 10-inch) nonstick frying pan.
Add the potatoes. Using a spatula, lift and toss the potatoes to coat with the butter and oil. Be careful not to break the potatoes. Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
Continue tossing the potatoes every few minutes to prevent burning.
When the potatoes are a golden brown, remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Notes
Home fries may be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet with just a drizzle of oil.