Description
These crispy breakfast potatoes are a simple and delicious way to elevate your mornings! Ready in just 30 minutes, they combine the perfect crunch with a soft, fluffy interior. This versatile recipe is budget-friendly, easy to customize, and pairs well with any breakfast spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- Potatoes: 4 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, diced
- Substitutions: Red potatoes for a waxier texture, or sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor
- Cooking oil: 2-3 tbsp avocado or grapeseed oil
- Substitutions: Olive oil or canola oil (though avocado oil provides the best crispiness)
- Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Add rosemary, thyme, or chili powder for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture (essential for crispiness).
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and let it heat until shimmering.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes in a single layer. Let them cook without stirring for 5-7 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip and Season: Flip the potatoes and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and crisp on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optional toppings include fresh herbs, grated cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Notes
- High Heat: Ensure the skillet is hot before adding potatoes to get a crispy exterior.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to allow for even cooking.
- Customize Your Seasoning: Add your preferred herbs or spices, like rosemary or chili powder, to switch up flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g