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Diner Home Fries
Melissa Hart

Diner Home Fries

Home fries fail when raw potato cubes burn outside before softening inside. Parboil them, let the steam escape and then give them room on the griddle. Onion and green pepper belong in the final minutes so they brown without disappearing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cover the potatoes with cold water, add 1 teaspoon salt and simmer for 6 minutes until the edges soften but the centers remain firm.
  2. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them on a sheet pan for 10 minutes until their surfaces look dry.
  3. Heat the oil on a large griddle over medium-high heat, add the potatoes in one layer and cook undisturbed for 6 minutes.
  4. Turn the potatoes and cook for 6 minutes more, then add the onion, bell pepper, paprika, pepper and remaining salt.
  5. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the potatoes have several crisp brown sides.