Best Diner Style Home Fries Recipes

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DINER-STYLE BAKED POTATO HOME FRIES



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When I was working my way through college at a local diner, I learned that they used leftover baked potatoes from the dinner menu that they baked the day before. They always made extra baked potatoes so that they could use them for home fries the next morning. I discovered that this was the 'secret' to having flaky, crispy home fries. Very easy to make.

Provided by Gloria Gowins

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped onion
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes well and pierce with a fork. Cook on full power in microwave oven for 5 minutes; turn the potatoes over and cook 5 more minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside to cool. Thinly slice the cooled potatoes.
  • Cook and stir the butter and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Gently place the potatoes into the skillet and fry, carefully flipping the potatoes a few times, until slices are browned around the edges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 46.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

DINER STYLE BAKED POTATO HOME FRIES



Diner Style Baked Potato Home Fries image

When I was working my way through college at a local diner, I learned that they used leftover baked potatoes from the dinner menu that they baked the day before. They always made extra baked potatoes so that they could use them for home fries the next morning. I discovered that that was the "secret" to having flaky, crispy home fries. Very easy to make.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large baking potatoes, skins on
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. Microwave at baked potato setting until done.
  • Slice potatoes as thinly as possible. Put onions and butter in large skillet on medium heat and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add potatoes and continue frying until the potatoes are browned around the edges. I like some of my potatoes to be on the crispy side. Season with salt and pepper.
  • This is also a great way to use up left over baked potatoes. You could also add some chopped green pepper to the potatoes. If you are going to add green peppers, cook these with the onions before adding the potatoes.

DINER-STYLE HOME FRIES



DINER-STYLE HOME FRIES image

Categories     Potato     Side     Fry     Vegetarian

Yield 2-3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 tablespoons corn oil or peanut oil
1 medium onion , chopped small
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (2 medium) or all-purpose potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see below)
1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon paprika
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onion to small bowl and set aside. 2. 2. Meanwhile, place diced potatoes in large saucepan, cover with 1/2 inch water, add 1 teaspoon salt, and place over high heat. As soon as water begins to boil, about 6 minutes, drain potatoes thoroughly in colander. 3. 3. Heat butter and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add potatoes and shake skillet to evenly distribute potatoes in single layer; make sure that one side of each piece is touching surface of skillet. Cook without stirring until potatoes are golden brown on bottom, about 4 to 5 minutes, then carefully turn potatoes with wooden spatula. Spread potatoes in single layer in skillet again and repeat process until potatoes are tender and browned on most sides, turning three to four times, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Add onions, paprika, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; stir to blend and serve immediately.

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