Description
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are the perfect start to your day with a satisfying crunch and fluffy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes before quartering them into large chunks.
- Steam the pieces over simmering water or microwave for about 6-10 minutes.
- Allow the potatoes to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
- Dice the potatoes into even cubes of about 1-inch size.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer.
- Cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy on one side.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden and crisp on all sides.
- Transfer the crispy breakfast potatoes to a serving plate and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose firm potatoes for the best texture.
- Can swap butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Kosher salt is best for even seasoning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg