Crispy Pan Fried Red Potatoes

Red potatoes are an extremely versatile food that can be used in a variety of recipes. To make these Crispy Pan Fried Red Potatoes, we add onions, garlic and spices and pan fry them to a crisp. The smell and taste are so incredibly addictive and whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner time, you definitely need to make these right now. So simple, ready in 30 minutes.

When you dress the red potatoes up, there are so many places you can go. This side dish can go with anything and everything-- eggs, steaks, fish, chicken, seasoned tofu, or inside burritos. There are endless delicious combinations, which do include just eating them right out of the pan. I have a certain nostalgia about waking up to the sounds and smells of potatoes frying in the morning--it just brings a smile. It is like comfort food.

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• Ingredients For Crispy Pan Fried Red Potatoes
• Instructions
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• Variations
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• Crispy Pan Fried Red Potatoes

Ingredients For Crispy Pan Fried Red Potatoes

7 ingredients plus salt and pepper. How much easier can it get to whip up these crispy pan fried red potatoes?

Red Potatoes

Extra virgin olive oil

Garlic diced

Red onion diced

Sprigs rosemary chopped fine

Sweet paprika

Salt and pepper

Butter

Instructions

Simple and easy.

1. Chop potatoes, onion, garlic.
2. Add olive oil to pan, medium heat. Add potatoes and flip.
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper
4. Fry, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes.
5. Add onion, garlic, paprika and chopped rosemary. Continue to flip.
6. Add butter.
7. Serve

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Serve.

Substitutions

You can certainly use other potatoes to substitute for the red potatoes, and the recipe will still be delicious. Often, we are using up produce, and if that is the case, use what you like or what you have.

Variations

Potatoes are a basic staple in any kitchen, and you can create endless variations with this recipe. Add different spices to kick up the heat, or sweeten the flavor. If you want just a little more spice, use Smoked Paprika in this recipe.

These potatoes would be a perfect side with our Easy Roasted Herb Stuffed Whole Chicken.

Equipment

The main tool in any kitchen is always the knife--get a good, sharp knife to cut your potatoes and onion for this recipe.

Top tip

Cook the potatoes on medium to medium high heat, as you want them crisp, and not mushy.