These Seasoned Crispy Home Fries are the perfect breakfast side dish, with crispy golden edges, fluffy centres and plenty of savoury seasoning. They're easy to make and pair perfectly with eggs, bacon, sausage or any of your favourite breakfast dishes.
The secret to getting beautifully crisp home fries is parboiling the potatoes before cooking, then adding the seasoning at the end so it doesn't burn. They're great for meal prep too, as you can make a batch ahead of time and simply reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a quick and delicious breakfast.
Calories in Breakfast Home fries
This recipe serves 4 and is 227 calories per serving
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Potatoes: I like to use Russet potatoes as they become wonderfully fluffy on the inside while crisping up beautifully on the outside. Yukon Gold or Maris Piper are also great choices.
- Salt: Used both when parboiling and for seasoning to enhance the flavour of the potatoes.
- Seasonings: The smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper create a delicious savoury coating with just a hint of smokiness. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Olive Oil: A small amount of olive oil helps the potatoes become beautifully golden and crispy while adding extra flavour. You can also use avocado oil or another neutral cooking oil if preferred.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
These Seasoned Crispy Home Fries are easy to customise with different seasonings and toppings.
- Try different potatoes: Yukon Gold, Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes all work well in place of Russets.
- Change the seasoning: Add Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning, Italian mixed herbs, chilli powder or your favourite all-purpose seasoning blend.
- Add fresh herbs: Toss with chopped parsley, chives, rosemary or thyme just before serving.
- Make them spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, chilli flakes or chipotle powder for a little heat.
- Add vegetables: Cook diced onions, bell peppers or mushrooms alongside the potatoes, or stir them through before serving.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle over grated cheddar, Parmesan or crumbled feta while the potatoes are still hot.
- Add garlic: Toss with freshly crushed garlic during the last couple of minutes of cooking for extra garlic flavour.
- Use a different oil: Avocado oil, canola oil or vegetable oil can all be used instead of olive oil.
Serving Suggestions
These Seasoned Crispy Home Fries are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Serve them with eggs cooked your favourite way, crispy bacon, breakfast sausage or ham for a hearty breakfast. They also pair beautifully with sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and grilled tomatoes for a classic diner-style breakfast at home.
They're just as delicious served alongside burgers, grilled chicken, steak or sandwiches, making them a versatile side dish for lunch or dinner too. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and your favourite hot sauce or ketchup if you like.
Storing and Reheating
To Store: Allow the home fries to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To Reheat: For the best texture, reheat in the oven or air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, or until hot and crispy again. You can also reheat them in a frying pan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. While they can be microwaved, they won't be as crisp.
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Recipe Card
Breakfast Home Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
These Seasoned Home Fries are golden, lightly crispy and perfectly seasoned, making them the ultimate side dish for any breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 800g (28oz) of potatoes, skin on and cubed - (I used russets)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F or gas mark 7.
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and leave the potatoes in the hot water for 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and pat them dry with paper towel.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray, season with the salt and drizzle over half of the olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are just starting to turn lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, mix together the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, drizzle over the remaining olive oil and sprinkle over the seasoning mixture. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Return to the oven and bake for a further 20 minutes, or until golden, crispy and cooked through.
- Serve with your favourite breakfast sides.
Air Fryer Method:
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and leave the potatoes in the hot water for 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and pat them dry with paper towel.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, add half of the olive oil and the salt, then toss to coat.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, mix together the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Return the potatoes to the bowl, drizzle over the remaining olive oil and add the seasoning mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
- Return the potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook for a further 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice, until golden and crispy.
- Serve with your favourite breakfast sides.
Notes
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- Storing and Reheating - see storing and reheating section
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 227Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 4gSodium 568mgCarbohydrates 44gFiber 5gSugar 3gProtein 6g
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