Best Chunky Rustic Style Home Fries Recipes

CHUNKY RANCH-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Warm the butter in a 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the potatoes to coat with a bit of butter, season them with salt and pepper and cover the skillet. Cook for 20 minutes, during which you should hear only a faint cooking sound.
• Uncover the potatoes and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and, if desired, chili powder and pat everything back down into a single layer. Continue to cook, uncovered, for 20 more minutes, stirring once and patting them down again. As the potatoes soften, pat them down more lightly, bringing as much of their surface in contact with the skillet as possible without mashing them.
• Immediately plate the home fries, scatter with chives if desired, and serve. Originally published April 15, 2002.

TWICE-COOKED RUSTIC FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and gently scrub potatoes under cold running water to remove any excess dirt and thick skin. Poke with a fork to make holes all over - this allows the moisture to escape while baking. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and place into preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a paring knife goes through cleanly but the potato is still firm to touch.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool so you can handle them. Cut into large wedges and lay out in a single layer to dry slightly before dusting with a little potato starch. Turn them over and dust again.
• Heat some oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.
• Fry the potatoes in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt immediately.

HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings into a small bowl and set aside. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Heat the remaining bacon fat and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the skillet. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in a single layer. Cook, without stirring, until well browned on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes in small sections, and continue cooking, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes or until well browned. Stir in the onions, heat through, and sprinkle with the parsley and cayenne, if desired. Transfer to a warm platter and crumble the bacon on top, serve. Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

CHUNKY RUSTIC-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Warm the butter in a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the potatoes, and when coated with a bit of butter, season them with salt and pepper and cover the skillet.
• Cook for 20 minutes, during which you should hear only a faint cooking sound.
• Uncover the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes longer, turning them at 10 minute intervals and patting them back down.
• When you turn them the first time, stir in the onion, bell peppers, and chili powder if desired.
• As the potatoes soften, pat them down more lightly, bringing as much of their surface in contact with the skillet as possible without mashing them.
• Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes longer, turning them at 5-minute intervals.
• During the last 10 minutes, bring the heat up to medium and, if you wish, add more salt and pepper.
• The home fries are ready when the potato cubes are richly browned and clearly crisp with tender, melting centers.
• Plate them up immediately, scatter with chives if you wish, and serve.

RUSTIC GRILLED HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and cut in half or into thirds lengthwise (depending on the size-try to make them all equal and fairly big so they'll hold up well).
• Place potatoes in a pot with boiling salted water and blanch for 8 minutes.
• Strain potatoes and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
• Let sit 5-10 minutes.
• Drain potatoes well, pat dry and return to bowl.
• Add olive oil and salt and pepper and toss well to coat -Be careful because some potatoes may be soft, you don't want them to break
• Place potatoes on grill on medium heat 6-8 minutes or until they begin to brown.

QUICK & CRISPY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.

QUICK AND EASY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..