Description
Crispy breakfast potatoes elevate morning meals with irresistible golden edges and herbs from the American breakfast tradition. Hearty potato cubes deliver simple comfort paired with eggs or enjoyed as a satisfying side dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (diced into ½-inch cubes)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Select robust, waxy potatoes and a heavy-bottomed skillet. Cube potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces, rinse under cool water, and thoroughly pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in skillet over moderate temperature. Spread potato cubes in a single layer to maximize caramelization, allowing them to develop a crisp, golden exterior without overcrowding.
- Flavor Development: Introduce diced onions and integrate aromatic seasonings including garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss methodically to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Cooking Process: Maintain steady heat, intermittently stirring potatoes to prevent scorching while achieving an evenly crisp, golden-brown texture. Continue cooking until potatoes reach perfect tenderness with a crackling exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Transfer immediately to serving dish, creating a mouthwatering breakfast side that complements classic morning dishes.
Notes
- Choose the Right Potato: Select waxy varieties like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss for optimal texture and even cooking, preventing mushy results.
- Master the Drying Technique: Thoroughly pat potato cubes completely dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Control Skillet Heat: Maintain moderate heat to create a perfect golden crust without burning, allowing potatoes to develop a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Spread Strategically: Arrange potato cubes in a single, uncrowded layer to ensure each piece caramelizes evenly and develops a delectable golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg