German Fried Potatoes Recipe
Preparing German Fried Potatoes Recipe is so easy and delightful. You can use fresh or even leftover potatoes to get this dish ready. These potatoes have a crunchy crust and a soft center that you will adore. This is a favorite comfort dish in German cuisine that can be served as a complement to sausages, minced meat, etc. It is also taken as a full meal due to its savory, umami flavors and fulfilling properties.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Potatoes, (either pre-cooked, leftover, or raw potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
- 8 slices Bacon, diced, (optional)
- ½ Onion, diced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil or butter and stir-fry the bacon until it turns golden brown.
- Take out the crunchy bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside.
- Add the potatoes and fry them over medium-high heat for approximately five minutes, then turn them.
- Add the onions, turning them gently as required.
- Add additional butter if necessary. If using raw potatoes, cover the pan a little while they cook.
- Once the potatoes are browned and tender, add the reserved bacon if you are using it in the recipe.
- Season with a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If you follow these tips, you will get a perfect platter of German fried potatoes.
- Before frying, boil or steam the potatoes. This will help in creating a crispy exterior.
- Make sure to cool the potatoes completely before frying so they can hold the maximum crisp.
- Evenly slice or dice the potatoes. Uneven cutting will cause some potatoes to overcook while the rest will still need to be fried.
- The potatoes will stick to the bottom of the pan if the oil isn't heated adequately. The most suitable pan to fry these potatoes is a non-stick one.
- Don’t put all the potatoes in the pan at once. Divide them into portions. Allow them enough space in the oil so they can be fried well.