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Crispy Spiced Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

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4.3 from 12 reviews

This Breakfast Potatoes recipe offers crispy, flavorful potatoes cooked with onions, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper. Boiled to tender perfection and then crisped up in the oven with butter and spices, these potatoes make a perfect savory side for any morning meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters, about 2 pounds)
  • Pinch of kosher salt for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning)

Seasonings and Butter

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion (diced)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Potatoes: Peel and quarter the potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water, adding a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the lid and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 500˚F (260˚C) to prepare for crisping the potatoes later.
  3. Melt Butter: In a 12-inch or larger oven-proof skillet (cast iron or non-stick), melt the butter over medium-high heat until it bubbles subside and it turns a light brown with a nutty aroma.
  4. Cook Spices: Reduce heat to medium and stir in smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 15-20 seconds to bloom the spices.
  5. Sauté Onions: Add diced onions to the pan, stir to coat with butter and spices, then let them sit for 1 minute. Continue cooking and stirring regularly for about 4 minutes until softened.
  6. Add Potatoes: Add the boiled potatoes to the pan. Stir well to coat with spices and butter, gently breaking quarters into 1 to 1.5-inch chunks with a spatula. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring every minute to prevent burning.
  7. Crisp in Oven: Stir the mixture one last time, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 10 minutes until the potatoes reach your desired crispness.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful breakfast potatoes!

Notes

  • Use a heavy oven-proof skillet like cast iron for best crisping results.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
  • Boiling potatoes until just tender ensures they don’t fall apart when crisped in the oven.
  • You can prepare these potatoes ahead and reheat in the oven for a crispy finish.
  • Perfect side dish for eggs, bacon, or any breakfast proteins.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/crispy-spiced-breakfast-potatoes-recipe/