These top-rated home fries are perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
How to Make Home Fries
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
What Are Home Fries?
Home fries are cubed, wedged, or sliced potatoes that are pan- or skillet-fried. In America, home fries are traditionally served for breakfast in place of hash browns.
Home Fries Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this incredibly easy recipe for home fries:
- Potatoes: Start with three medium, cubed russet potatoes.
- Butter: You can use margarine, if you prefer.
- Seasonings: This recipe calls for a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, but you can season the home fries however you like.
How to Make Homemade Home Fries
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you cook make this restaurant-worthy home fries recipe:
- Rinse and drain the cubed potatoes.
- Season and cook the potatoes, covered, on the stove.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking until crisp.
How to Store Home Fries
Store your leftover home fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. For the crispiest results, reheat them on the stove instead of in the microwave.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This recipe produced potatoes with tender insides and crispy outsides,” according to BambiBomber1983. “Do not overly stir the potatoes during the second half of the cook time. Let them be, and stir about every three minutes or so.”
“This was an easy recipe,” says Jenneats. “I did make a small change by adding peppers and onions in during the last 10 minutes, as well as using seasoned salt vs. regular salt.”
“Turned out great,” raves Brooke Mari. “I did not cover and made sure the potatoes were extra dry. I like them crispy. Tasted great.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
