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A collage of home fries and whole raw potatoes

 

Crispy home fries are a go-to side dish for breakfast or dinner. Nothing says comfort food like the savory home cooked goodness of pan fried potatoes!

These potatoes came from a desire to have a healthier potato side dish while still maintaining the integrity of home fries which both of my children love.

The first time we made these potatoes, we served them to a house full of guests, and everyone liked them. They were almost like home fries, but not quite. We had them at dinner time, but I they’d also be at home for breakfast, brunch, or even lunch.

How to make hot & tangy home fries

This recipe is really easy to throw together, but it does take a few minutes to cook.

  1. Prepare the potatoes: Wash the spuds and peel if desired. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss the potato chunks with aromatics and spices – we use onions, garlic, seeded and de-membraned hot peppers, cumin, coriander, and salt.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Dump the potato mixture into a skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, occasionally scraping the pan to pull up the flavorful brown bits.
  5. Add the vinegar and water and continue to cook another 4 to 6 minutes, until the yummy liquid is all absorbed into the potatoes.

That’s it! Your yummy home fries are ready!

A collage of whole raw potatoes and home fries

Hot & Tangy Home Fries - A Quick & Unique Fried Potato Side Dish

Crispy home fries are a go-to side dish for breakfast or dinner. Nothing says comfort food like the savory home cooked goodness of pan fried potatoes!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 Anaheim hot peppers seeds and membranes removed, diced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup Seasoned rice vinegar Original or Roasted Garlic flavor
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl with onions, garlic, peppers, cumin, coriander, and salt.
  • Melt butter in a very large skillet. Cook potatoes over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often and scraping browned bits from the pan.
  • Add vinegar and water. Continue to cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are tender.
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Wouldn’t this be a great main dish if you added some additional veggies and a couple of shredded chicken breasts or some shredded pork?

I like to pair these home fries with the following dishes:

A skillet of home friesA pan of home friesA collage of home fries and potatoesA plate of food on a table, with Potato and Home fries

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  6. Linda says

    I make alot of soups especially in the colder months and I would like to try the Creamy Sherry Mushroom Soup.

  8. mami2jcn says

    Splash tip:

    You can stir into cream sauces the Basil & Oregano Seasoned Rice Vinegar.

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  13. Taryn Lysa Congleton says

    I would love to make the Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken! It looks like it would please everyone in my household! We all love chicken but it gets tiring when you run out of ideas to do with it! Great recipe I WILL use!

  15. Belauvibes says

    Wow, I use the original rice vinegar but somehow had no idea there were so many varieties! I'd like to try the splash tip for roasted garlic vinegar: for a quick lunch salad, toss with leftover pasta or rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and toasted almonds. Thanks! belauvibes (at) yahoo [dot] com

  16. Belauvibes says

    As for recipes – I think I'd try the vegetable pastry purses (have to call them something different though or my husband wouldn't eat them!). Thanks!

  17. Chicochic80 says

    Like the tip for using the Basil and Oregano seasoned rice vinegar: Splash some on slices of fresh, ripe tomatoes. Perfect for Summer!

  25. Carol Harrity says

    I love to experiment with new to me food items and I am a real “cookaholic” when it comes to good sounding recipes. I will make the Asian Chicken Nuggets for dinner tomorrow.

  26. margaretsmith says

    I'd love to try the Green Bean and Sweet Potato Medley. Thanks so much.
    There's a number of recipes here that I'd love to try.
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  27. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says

    YUM! I love this idea, Tara!!! I love my Rice Vinegar.. I've never even heard of seasoned Rice Vinegar. TOO FUN!

    ~ The Basil and Oregano splashed in a sauce would be yummy!

  28. sohamolina says

    Splash Tip: Barengo® Red Wine Vinegar
    Quick & Easy Tips

    •Drizzle on greens for a tangy salad dressing

  31. Elizabeth I says

    Favorite splash–use the red pepper vinegar as a base for bbq sauce. As for the recipe-I like the carrot and leek soup with mint. topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

  32. Beach G1rl says

    I went straight to the NAKANO® – Roasted Garlic Seasoned Rice Vinegar and found “For a quick lunch salad, toss with leftover pasta or rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and toasted almonds” Okay, I'm ready for lunch!

    thanks
    🙂

  34. sweepster49 says

    My favorite recipe would have to be Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic)! Thanks.

  37. Jacqueline says

    Looks fantastic. I need a recipe for potatoes for a BBQ this weekend. I am loving these.

  39. FeelsLikeHomeBlog says

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  47. Kris T. says

    The Creamy Seafood Pasta sounds yummy! Thanks for the chance to win the fun prize pack!

  51. AsTheNight says

    I think this is a great idea: Cut a ripe avocado in half and remove pit. Pour seasoned rice vinegar into each half and eat with a spoon.

  54. Bookcat1010 says

    I always make my own Bar=B-Que sauce and they are suggesting Red Pepper Rice Vinegar for a base. What a great idea! I would have never thought of this!

    bookcat1010 at gmail dot com

  56. Debbie C says

    I like the tip to use Red Pepper Seasoned Rice Vinegar as a delicious tangy base for barbecue sauce.

  60. Melodie says

    This would be a great addition to my Vegetarian Foodie Fridays carnival too if you'd like some extra exposure and entries. I wish I could enter but I live in Canada! 🙁

  61. Louis says

    fun fact:
    NAKANO® all natural Rice Vinegar is unsweetened with no sodium and is to be used in a variety of recipes.

  66. Jill Myrick says

    My favorite Splash Tip is to splash on freshly sliced tomatoes
    Sounds delicious.

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  67. Jill Myrick says

    I would love to try the Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  69. Ewalsh40 says

    My favorite Splash Tip is for the NAKANO® – Balsamic Blend Seasoned Rice Vinegar Perfect for glazing chicken.

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  74. Rebecca says

    The Marsala Whipped Sweet Potatoes recipe sounds great!

    -Becky
    rebecca31604 at juno.com

  75. Rebecca says

    The Marsala Whipped Sweet Potatoes recipe sounds great!

    -Becky
    rebecca31604 at juno.com

  81. chromiumman (at) mail (dot)com says

    fave splashtip – Stir into mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a lively sandwich spread

  88. ky neusch says

    Stir into mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a lively sandwich spread.
    Creamy Seafood Pasta

  89. ky neusch says

    Stir into mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a lively sandwich spread.
    Creamy Seafood Pasta

  95. Susan says

    Be daring. Be bold. Be delicious.
    With NAKANO Natural and Seasoned Rice Vinegar
    you can have it all. Splash! For sensational salads. Splash! For magnificent marinades. Splash! For amazing appetizers

  96. Susan says

    Be daring. Be bold. Be delicious.
    With NAKANO Natural and Seasoned Rice Vinegar
    you can have it all. Splash! For sensational salads. Splash! For magnificent marinades. Splash! For amazing appetizers

  99. Hoa L. says

    My favorite splash tip is for World Harbors, add your favorite flavor to steak, chicken or fish as a marinade and then use a cup for dipping.

  100. Hoa L. says

    My favorite splash tip is for World Harbors, add your favorite flavor to steak, chicken or fish as a marinade and then use a cup for dipping.

  109. Paul says

    I am fascinated by the idea of adding roasted pepper rice vinegar to baked beans…that is an unexpected combination.

  110. Paul says

    I am fascinated by the idea of adding roasted pepper rice vinegar to baked beans…that is an unexpected combination.

  111. Anonymous says

    Sushi rice to make sushi sounds yummy!
    Thanks – Sarah Z
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

  112. Anonymous says

    Sushi rice to make sushi sounds yummy!
    Thanks – Sarah Z
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

  113. guettel78 says

    My favorite recipe would have to be the Classic Seviche — simple but delicious flavors!

  114. guettel78 says

    My favorite splash tip was the Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar: For a simple salad, mix with a little brown sugar and dill weed. Drizzle over fresh baby carrots and season to taste with salt. Sounds great!

  120. Amoeba says

    hilaryduff53 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    the Asian Crunch Salad sounds delicious. I'd love to try it

  123. Chrystal says

    My favorite splash tip is for the NAKANO – Basil & Oregano Seasoned Rice Vinegar; Splash on fresh tomato slices.

    chrystaljns @ gmail dot com

  124. Chrystal says

    My favorite splash tip is for the NAKANO – Basil & Oregano Seasoned Rice Vinegar; Splash on fresh tomato slices.

    chrystaljns @ gmail dot com

  127. Pamelashockley says

    I would like to try the splash tip of splashing it on freshly sliced tomatoes. YUM!

  128. Pamelashockley says

    I would like to try the splash tip of splashing it on freshly sliced tomatoes. YUM!

  129. carol y l says

    Splash tip-“For a simple salad, mix with a little brown sugar and dill weed. Drizzle over fresh baby carrots and season to taste with salt.”

  130. carol y l says

    Splash tip-“For a simple salad, mix with a little brown sugar and dill weed. Drizzle over fresh baby carrots and season to taste with salt.”

  137. sarahcook says

    My favorite splash tip for the Italian herb vinegar is adding it to spaghetti sauce. That sounds interesting!
    soluckyducky atgmaildotcom

  139. Fionen says

    My favorite recipe is the Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken. It sounds delicious!

    fionen_ftw @ fionen dot com

  140. Fionen says

    My favorite recipe is the Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken. It sounds delicious!

    fionen_ftw @ fionen dot com

  141. Fionen says

    My favorite Splash Tip is to mix it with mayo or mustard as a sandwich spread.

    fionen_ftw @ fionen dot com

  142. Fionen says

    My favorite Splash Tip is to mix it with mayo or mustard as a sandwich spread.

    fionen_ftw @ fionen dot com

  143. gkran says

    I would try those potatoes, that sounds good.
    I also like the Burgundy Roast Beef with Savory Sauce.

  144. Brian E. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…adding NAKANO – Red Pepper Seasoned Rice Vinegar to meat / seafood / vegetable marinades to add a flavorful kick sounds like a Splash Tip to me !

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  149. Francis says

    The Apricot Balsamic Glazed Chicken sounds really good. So do the potatoes you featured.

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