Quick and Easy Home Fries

Step 1

Thoroughly wash and dry your potatoes.  I like to make these home fries with the skin still on because the skin gets nice and crispy, and it’s much quicker not to peel them!

Step 2

Use a metal fork to carefully prick holes in all sides of the potatoes. Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate and microwave potatoes until fork tender, but not falling apart.  You want the potato to be fully cooked but also have a little give in the middle.  I usually just use the baked potato button and cook the potatoes for about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes or so.  You will start to hear them sizzling a little and you should be able to smell them.

Step 3

The potatoes will be really hot, so you can either carefully dice them right away or allow them to cool before dicing.  You want to cut the potatoes into bite size pieces, you can make them whatever size you like.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.  Let oil heat up and then add the potatoes, paprika, granulated garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.  Mix everything together and make sure the potatoes are completely coated with the oil and seasonings.  Use a spatular to press down the potatoes in a single layer and let them cook for about 3-4 minutes without touching them.

Step 5

Flip potatoes and let cook on the other side until potatoes are golden brown.  The longer you cook them, the crispier they will get, so it’s up to you!  Sometimes I like to sprinkle a little extra salt on them after they’ve finished cooking, totally optional though.