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Crispy Fried Potatoes

Published: April 19, 2022 • Updated: Mar 10, 2023 • This post may contain affiliate links.

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Crispy Fried Potatoes have a crispy golden crust on the outside and are soft and buttery on the inside. This delicious comfort food is so easy to make and goes well with both breakfast and dinner!

Up close  shot of crispy fried potatoes with a wooden spoon and a sprig of thyme.
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Why you'll love this recipe

This has got to be one of my favorite potato recipes. Crispy and golden on the outside and buttery and tender on the inside. The onions and herbs complement each other so well- and will have your kitchen smelling amazing.

Not to mention, these perfectly seasoned fried potatoes are so easy- there is no boiling required!

Ingredients

Crispy pan fried potatoes and onions require only a handful of simple ingredients! Here is what you will need:

  • Potatoes
  • Oil
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Salt and pepper
Ingredients needed for crispy fried potatoes, potatoes, olive oil. herbs, butter, onions, salt and pepper.

Step-by-step instructions

Begin this recipe by washing and dicing four large Russet potatoes (about 2 pounds). The potatoes can be peeled, but it's not required.

Soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat them dry. Make sure they are very dry!

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, carefully add in the diced potatoes, rosemary sprig, and thyme sprigs.

Raw potatoes in a cast iron skillet, shown with rosemary sprig and two thyme sprigs.

Fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottom of the potatoes have browned. I know it's tempting, but do NOT stir the potatoes! To achieve maximum crispiness, the potatoes must not be disturbed.

Discard the sprigs, flip the potatoes, cover, and fry for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Add in the butter, grated onion, finely chopped thyme and rosemary, salt, and pepper.

Fry for 5 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally until all sides are browned.

Finished crispy fried potatoes cooked in a cast iron skillet with rosemary and thyme.

Tips & tricks

Soak your potatoes. Soaking the diced potatoes will help remove the excess starch. This helps with sticking and lets them fry up crispier.

Use hot oil. When frying potatoes, you must make sure the oil is HOT. If the oil is not hot, the potatoes will stick to the bottom of the pan and you'll be left with soggy mashed potatoes. 🙁

Keep flipping to a minimum. After carefully placing your soaked potatoes into the hot oil, let them cook! As tempting as it is to flip them constantly- don't do it! I struggle hard with this so I set a timer and walk away. The potatoes need undisturbed time to develop that delicious, crispy crust.

Use dried herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs, both dried thyme and dried rosemary can be used (in Step 5). Skip the sprigs and keep the amounts the same- use ½ a tablespoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.

Recommended tools

  • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet. Fry up some of the best potatoes, breadsticks, and even pasta in a cast iron skillet.
  • Box Grater. Not only is a box grater good for shredding cheese, you can also use it to grate onions.
Crispy fried potatoes with rosemary.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerator: Once cooled, store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Reheat: These potatoes can be reheated in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on them so they don't get overdone. They can also be reheated in the microwave, but they won't be as crispy.

Easy main courses

  • Iowa Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
  • Crispy Golden Steak Fingers
  • Open-Faced Hot Beef Sandwiches
  • French Toast Bake

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Recipe

Crispy Fried Potatoes
Crispy Fried Potatoes have a crispy golden crust on the outside and are soft and buttery on the inside. This delicious comfort food is so easy to make and goes well with both breakfast and dinner!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • box cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb russet potatoes (about 4 large) diced
  • ¼ c oil
  • ½ tablespoon thyme (finely chopped) + 2 sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (finely chopped) + 1 sprig
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ c grated onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat them VERY dry.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add diced potatoes, rosemary sprig, and thyme sprigs in a single layer. Fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until the bottom of the potatoes have browned.
  • Discard the sprigs, flip the potatoes, cover, and fry for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add in the butter, grated onion, finely chopped thyme and rosemary, salt, and pepper. Fry for 5 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally until all sides are browned.

Notes

If you don't have fresh herbs, both dried thyme and rosemary can be used (in Step 4). Skip the sprigs and keep the amounts the same- use ½ a tablespoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28.2gProtein: 3.3gFat: 19.3g
Nutritional Disclaimer

The nutritional information provided is only an estimate. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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