Your family will love this Home Fries recipe! These breakfast potatoes are easy to make, loaded with flavor, and have that perfect crispy yet fluffy texture. Serve with eggs and bacon for a crowd-pleasing breakfast!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
3tablespoonsolive oil,divided
1cupyellow onion,diced
1/2cupred bell pepper,diced
1/2cupgreen bell pepper,diced
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
2poundsYukon Gold potatoes,skin on, diced into 1/2” pieces
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/4cupgreen onions,sliced thin
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and peppers and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent and lightly browned, about 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baking soda to the water, and stir to dissolve. Place the diced potatoes in the boiling water, cooking the potatoes until just fork tender, about 6-7 minutes.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them back to the dry pot over medium heat. Cook the potatoes for 2 minutes in the pot, carefully stirring them, to cook off all their remaining moisture.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in the previous 12” skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams. Add the potatoes in a single layer, making sure each potato is touching the surface of the skillet. Cook, without stirring, until the bottom of the potatoes is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Carefully turn the potatoes with a thin spatula. Spread the potatoes in a single layer and repeat the process again until the potatoes are tender and browned on most sides, turning 3 to 4 more times, in 4 to 5 minute intervals. About 12 to 15 minutes total cooking time. Remove from heat.
Add the onion & pepper mixture, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly combined, coating the potatoes. Top with sliced scallions and serve.