Today, I am super excited to share with you my recipe for Spicy Home Fried Potatoes. This dish is a comforting classic with a fiery twist. Originating from simple country kitchens, fried potatoes are a staple in many cultures around the world. However, my version adds a kick with a blend of spices including cayenne pepper, white and black pepper, garlic powder, basil, and Spanish paprika. These spices not only add an impactful heat but also a depth of flavor that takes these potatoes from ordinary to extraordinary. As a potato lover, I hold this recipe dear to my heart. I love its simplicity, the heartiness of the potatoes, and the way the spices blend to create a symphony of flavors. Plus, it’s a versatile dish that pairs well with almost anything. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these potatoes are sure to impress. So, are you ready to spice up your kitchen with this amazing recipe? Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 medium red potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 stick butter
- red cayenne pepper
- white pepper
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- basil
- Spanish paprika
- salt
Cooking Method
- Boil potatoes until just cooked through, not mushy.
- Cut into small bite sized pieces.
- Melt butter in skillet and saute onion over medium heat about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use your own judgment on the amount of each spice.
- I cover the potatoes with a thin layer of each, enough so I can actually see the spice and equal amounts of each with the exception of the paprika which I go a little heavy on and the salt which I go lighter on.
- Enjoy, but be careful, they can be hot!
- Makes 4 servings.
Calorie: 250
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Spicy Home Fried Potatoes Saga
So there I was, in my kitchen, armed with nothing but my trusty apron and a burning desire to cook something that would tingle my taste buds. I had 4 medium **red potatoes** giving me the stink eye from the counter, a sassy **onion** ready for some chopping action, and half a stick of **butter** acting like the cool kid on the block.
Boiling the Bravado Out of the Potatoes
My first task was to boil these potatoes until they were just cooked through, not mushy. You know, like that one friend who always insists they’re “just tipsy” at parties but can’t remember their own name. It’s a delicate balance, my friends.
The Onion and Potato Tango
Once the potatoes were done playing hot-tub, I had to cut them into small bite-sized pieces. Bite-sized is a relative term here, of course, because my bite-size may not be your bite-size, but let’s not get into that.
Next, the butter had to sashay its way into a skillet, where it met the onion that was busy doing the cha-cha. They sautéed together for about 5 minutes over medium heat, and I must say, they made quite a pair.
The Spice is Right
Then came the moment of truth. The potatoes joined the party and cooked for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally like they were trying to start a gossip circle. Now, it was time to introduce the spices to the mix. **Red cayenne pepper**, **white pepper**, **black pepper**, **garlic powder**, **basil**, **Spanish paprika**, and **salt**.
The amount of each spice is a personal choice, like deciding whether you need that third slice of pizza (spoiler: you do). I covered the potatoes with a thin layer of each, enough so I could actually see the spice. The paprika was like that one friend who always goes overboard, so I went a little heavy on it. And the salt? Let’s just say I treated it like spoilers for my favorite show and went lighter on it.
Dinner is Hotter than Your Mixtape
The final product was served hot, but beware, these potatoes can be as hot as your failed attempt at a mixtape. Makes 4 servings. Or one, if you’re not into sharing.
All in all, this cooking experience was a spicy roller coaster ride, and I don’t just mean the red cayenne pepper. But hey, that’s the fun of it, right? As long as you’re laughing and your stomach’s happy, you’re doing it right.
So there you have it, folks. My tale of the Spicy Home Fried Potatoes. Give it a go, have a laugh, and remember to keep some milk handy. Those cheeky red potatoes can surprise you!
