Pan Fried Potatoes
Pan Fried Potatoes are the ultimate, old-fashioned comfort food! Delicious, golden, crispy potatoes for your eggs and bacon. They are also known as Cottage Fries and Home Fries.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Russet potatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil or any oil with a high smoke point
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper optional
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the potatoes in one layer, season with salt and pepper if using.
- Cook, undisturbed, until potatoes form a crust underneath that is visible at the bottom edges 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip potatoes and cook until golden on other side, 3 to 4 minutes more or until tender-al dente. Serve warm.
Notes
- A cast iron skillet or stainless steel fry pan is best. Cast iron will give you an even cooking surface and retain heat the best.
- Do not cover the potatoes while they are cooking as that will steam them and make them soggy.
- Add fresh chopped herbs such as rosemary, thyme and tarragon at the same time as when salting.
- Add spices cumin, chili or garlic powder after flipping the slices.
- If you are cooking more than one batch of potatoes, transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven on its lowest heat setting.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
