Quick and Crispy Home Fries
Quick and Crispy Home Fries deliver crunchy, golden edges with tender, fluffy centers thanks to a brief par-cook and cool before hitting a hot skillet. Lightly spiced with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and onion powder, they’re finished with fresh chives for brightness. Ideal alongside eggs for breakfast or as a versatile side any time of day.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick and Crispy Home Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Spread the potatoes in an even layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Let them cool to room temperature. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high until the butter melts and begins to brown. Swirl the pan, then add the potatoes; shake the pan to arrange them in an even layer. Season with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Keep tossing the potatoes and cook until they are reddish-brown, crusty, and crispy on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. If they are browning too fast, lower the heat to medium. Garnish with chives.
- Calories 198.71 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.29 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 27.18 g 10%
- Total Fat 9.53 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.33 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 650.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 4.59 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.46 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick and Crispy Home Fries is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Chives, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 198.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick and Crispy Home Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Chives, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick and Crispy Home Fries?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick and Crispy Home Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quick and Crispy Home Fries healthy?
- Quick and Crispy Home Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 198.71 calories and 3.29 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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