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NYC Diner-Style Home Fries (No Onions) with eggs over medium overhead
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NYC Diner-Style Home Fries (No Onions)

5 from 1 vote
These NYC diner-style home fries (no onions) are made with russet potatoes and butter. Crispy in some spots, soft in the middle, and perfect for weekend breakfasts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds, then cut in half
Butter and Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper a pinch (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle or cast iron pan
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Medium pot for parboiling

Method
 

Prep
  1. Peel and slice the potatoes into ¼-inch rounds, then cut in half. Parboil in salted water for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and let them dry a little.
    Boiling Peeled and Sliced potato for NYC Diner-Style Home Fries (No Onions) side
Instructions
  1. Heat a griddle over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, place the parboiled potatoes in a single layer without overlapping.
    buttered griddle for NYC Diner-Style Home Fries (No Onions) side
  2. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper if using.
  3. Cook without moving until the bottoms turn golden and crisp. Use a spatula to flip and brown the other side.
  4. Serve hot and crisp straight from the skillet.
    NYC Diner-Style Home Fries (No Onions) with eggs over medium overhead

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gFat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Tips

  • Parboiling helps the inside stay tender while the outside crisps
  • Don’t crowd the pan or move the potatoes too soon, or they won’t brown evenly
  • Use a hot griddle or cast iron skillet if you have one for the best crust
  • Smoked paprika adds great color and flavor without overpowering the butter
  • Serve them immediately for the crispiest texture

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