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Homestyle Fried Potatoes
A community recipe for Homestyle Fried Potatoes, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 pound Potatoes cut into 2-inch chunks
- As needed Salt
- As needed Black Pepper
- 2 quarts Olive Oil not extra virgin
- As needed Sour Cream optional
- As needed Chives optional
Make it
Method
- 1
Place potatoes into a container of very cold water. Let sit until potatoes, when rinsed, give off clear water.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or a large pot to 325°F. Add potatoes in batches and deep fry, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and only very slightly browned. Drain on a cooling rack in a newspaper lined sheet pan.
- 3
Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Add potatoes again, in batches, and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Once all potatoes have been fried and drained on the rack, sprinkle them very liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat, then serve with sour cream and chopped chives, if desired.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Homestyle Fried Potatoes” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4506489, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.