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Pan Fried Potatoes

Golden, crispy pan fried potatoes with a tender interior, cooked in a skillet with butter, olive oil, and simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb potatoes Yukon Gold or red, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Dice potatoes into evenly sized pieces and pat dry.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden.
  4. Flip potatoes and continue cooking until crispy and tender.
  5. Add garlic, salt, and pepper during final minutes of cooking.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, parboil potatoes before frying.