Description
Pan fried potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful combination of crispy golden edges and fluffy interiors. Perfect as a side dish or a stand-alone snack, these potatoes are seasoned to perfection with butter, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes. Cube them into even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Pat the cubed potatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the cubed potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding. Fry undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the potatoes gently using a spatula and season with salt and pepper. Continue frying until evenly browned.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the chopped fresh herbs and stir well to combine.
- Once fully cooked and crispy, remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or paprika to the seasoning mix. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat in a skillet for optimal crispiness.