How to make the best fries: perfectly seasoned and perfectly browned! They’re great as breakfast potatoes or as a simple side dish for dinner.
Have you ever dreamed of a perfectly golden pan of fries? It’s easy to pilot this recipe and make it in no time: something we do often. But why not codify the method so that it always works? presentation Perfect fried potatoes! These thin potato rings are browned in a pan until crisp and golden. And the seasoning is perfect: just the right amount of smoky, salty, and salty. With the hint of sweetness from potatoes, a lot can happen with just a few ingredients. They’re great as breakfast potatoes or as a simple side dish for dinner. Here’s how to make them!
Also try: Homemade hash browns
Ingredients for fried potatoes
What we love about roast potatoes: They’re easy, humble, and quick! You don’t have to wait for an oven to preheat like you do with roast potatoes. We like to use them for dinner parties where you already have something to roast in the oven, or as breakfast potatoes for a fancy brunch. Here’s what you need:
- Yellow or red potatoes
- butter
- olive oil
- Secret Spices: Smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme
- Kosher salt
Butter and olive oil add great flavor (and variety)
Why use both butter and olive oil to make hash browns? It adds complexity and nuance to the taste: you can taste the difference! The butter is flavorful and rich, and the olive oil adds a subtle nuttiness. Alex and I started using butter and olive oil together a few years ago, and we love using the “olive oil and butter” trick to make things taste amazing.
If you’re vegan, you can simply substitute extra olive oil for the butter. If you like the idea of flavor nuances, you can use coconut oil instead of butter. It adds a slightly fruity essence, but it’s not too coconuty.
Smoked paprika is indispensable!
Smoked paprika powder can’t be missing in these roast potatoes, if you can find it! You can substitute for the standard paprika, sometimes called sweet paprika or Hungarian paprika. What is smoked paprika? It’s a Spanish take on paprika that adds a smoky flavor but with no heat or spices! It is made from dried chillies that are smoked over a fire and then crushed. (Want to make more recipes with your smoked paprika? Try our best smoked paprika recipes.)
You can find smoked paprika on the spice aisles of most grocery stores. When doing your research, refer to the terminology above. You can also buy online here!
- smoked paprika may be referred to as pimentón, Spanish smoked paprika, or sweet smoked paprika.
- Avoid hot smoked paprika powder! It’s too sharp and not interchangeable.
Use any pan: non-stick or cast iron
You can use any type of skillet to make these potato fries! It’s easier to use a non-stick pan, although a cast-iron pan will appear sturdier and more rustic. If using cast iron, make sure the potatoes are golden brown before turning them. If they turn brown, they’re better off the pan.
Ways to serve fried potatoes
These roast potatoes are so versatile and are just as good for breakfast and brunch as they are for dinner! Here are some of our favorite ways to serve them:
This fried potato recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
How to make the best fries: perfectly seasoned and perfectly browned! They’re great as breakfast potatoes or as a simple side dish for dinner.
- 1 Pound yellow or red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (or 2 tablespoons olive oil, for vegans)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Wash the potatoes. Cut them into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the potatoes and cook until browned, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are browned. Sprinkle with spices and serve hot.
- Category: garnish
- Method: stove
- Kitchen: Vegetables
- Diet: vegan
Tastier potato sides
This potato fries recipe is a delicious and easy side dish recipe! Here are some other potato recipes that work as a side dish:
- Quick Cooking Potatoes These Quick Cooking Potatoes roast in half the time! This simple trick will become your one-stop shop for a perfect potato (it tastes better, too) in just 30 minutes.
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes The buttery, roasted flavor is unreal.
- Homemade Fries This delicious breakfast or brunch tastes just like dinner.
- Perfect Boiled Potatoes These potatoes are tender and buttery – the perfect easy side dish!
- Spanish Tortilla A potato and egg omelet that makes a delicious Spanish dinner or tapas recipe!
- Parmesan Potato Wedges Best side dish ever? This Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe will have friends and family praising you.
- Loaded Potato Soup Eat potatoes in soup form…loaded with all the toppings.
