What is the difference between American fries and home fries?

American Potatoes, American Fries and Home Fries all seem to be describing potatoes that are cut into cubes and then sautéed with onions, salt, and pepper. All are served with ketchup.

Can other flavors be added when making American fries?

Absolutely! Feel free to add some diced bell peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, red pepper flakes, cooked sausage, or bacon bits to the mix.

How do you reheat American fries?

They can be reheated in a nonstick skillet (I prefer my cast iron). Add in a little butter or ghee (just a little to coat the pan) and then just sauté the potatoes until they warm up. You can also pop them in the microwave, if you want!

American Fries

Name: American Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes, washed and cubed; 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter, (sub ghee); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; for serving: ketchup of choice or hot sauce

Description

This American Fries recipe is the perfect addition to your Sunday morning breakfast that is easy and delicious!

Ingredients

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3 russet potatoes, washed and cubed
1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, (sub ghee)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
for serving: ketchup of choice or hot sauce

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Instructions

Heat large skillet to medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter (or ghee), and let it melt, swirling to coat the pan.
Add 1/2 the onions and let reduce for 2 minutes, stirring fairly constantly.
Add potatoes and stir to coat. Cover and cook potatoes, uncovering to stir often, continue cooking on medium heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, adding the additional tablespoon of butter, as needed, to ensure the potatoes don’t dry out or stick to the pan.
Add remaining onion, salt and pepper. Mix to combine and cook another 5 minutes and then start testing the potatoes for taste and firmness. Add additional salt and pepper as needed.
Once the potatoes have reached your desired firmness, serve immediately with ketchup of your choice and an over-easy egg.

Notes

Paleo/Whole30: if you are concerned with paleo/Whole30 use ghee instead of butter and serve with compliant ketchup.
Storage: any leftover potatoes can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 51
Sugar: 0.6 g
Sodium: 157.5 mg
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Cholesterol: 5.1 mg