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Fried Potatoes question

coconut1818 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:37:12 GMT

Saw a video about making fried potatoes. He did not show whether he used vegetable oil or vegetable shortening. What does everyone use? Just curious as to what the consensus is! Someone also made a comment about adding a little bit of flour to the top of the potatoes when you fry them. I have never heard that one, have you? I don't make them very often but I always add sliced onion. Thanks everyone and Happy Valentine's Day!

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RedTop — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:40:57 GMT

I fry potatoes in a non stick skillet with a small amount of bacon grease, but you can use any oil, oil and butter, etc.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:49:57 GMT

You can use any type of oil.

What I use for pretty much anything that I shallow-fry is butter and olive oil together. The butter gives that flavor and then the olive oil brings up the flash point and the flavors go well together.

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winker — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:51:38 GMT

I use oil always add onions my favorite

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Elri — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:02:09 GMT

If this is strictly about frying, sorry. But, I make mine in the oven.

I cube white and sweet (yes it's a pain) into very small pieces, then put in a large cookie sheet. Olive oil or a mix of olive and plain oil, S&P and 375 or 400 degrees. You can raise or lower temperature if they are getting done before the main course.

I do put them on paper towels to remove some of the oil. But, that is what makes them so good.

Everyone likes them. I wished they liked them enough to make them!

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Scooby Doo — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:13:11 GMT

You can use any oil, but I like to use an oil that has a high frying temp. My new favorite is avacado oil. I use about 2 Tab, and then add 2 Tab of butter. The oil needs to be real hot before adding the potatoes to the pan. I like to use a cast iron pan to get that crispy outside. If the potatoes are starchy, I soak them in salt water for about 10 minutes first. Then dry them thoroughly before adding to the pan. I like to add onion, garlic and sometimes a green/red pepper, salt and pepper. I don't put a lid on the pan for very long because then they sweat and won't be as crispy.

This brings back memories of my mom cooking these potatoes in the dutch oven. They were so good. Of course my brother and I had to put ketchup on them.

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honeybeagle — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:50:10 GMT

This is how I make delicious fried potatoes!

I use 3 pounds of yukon gold or baby red potatoes, scrubbed, icky parts peeled and dice into bite size chunks. Using a microsafe bowl, MICROWAVE potatoes uncovered for approximately 18 minutes, till cooked.

SAUCE- 1 packet of good seasons dry italiian dressing mix

1/2 cup of olive oil

1/4 cup white vinegar

mix well

Heat dressing in large fry pan or I use my electric skillet. Add potatoes and pat down into a singel layer. Cook till browned and crispy, flip and do the same on other side. Total cooking time approximately 15 minutes. Enjoy!

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:45 GMT

I use bacon grease.

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sallyann38 — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:07:33 GMT

When I fry the potatoes, I add onions, garlic, peppers. I also love nickle size slices of hot dogs pieces mixed in. Fry until all is crispy and you have a pot pot meal...delish.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:18:34 GMT

I only use Canola Oil or Olive Oil. Which one I use depends on what else I'm making.

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twinkies — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:09:53 GMT

My mom always made fried potatoes in a cast iron skillet , She heated the "bacon grease ' and added diced onions to fry .Then added cut up let over bolied potatoes [that had excess moisture dabbed off with a towel first ]add salt and pepper and fry , It takes a while to brown and then turn them[ medium heat]The salt helps them brown and the onions get dark and crispy. Delicious. I fry with vegetable oil . Its best to use vegetable not olive , Olive oil cannot be heated to a high temo because it wil start smoking.. Bacon grease is the best though.

cathy from ma

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chickenbutt — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:47:26 GMT

Olive oil works very well, as long as you aren't using high heat. I never use heat above medium to half way between medium and medium high, and have never had olive oil overheat. Plus, I use some butter with it and that has an even lower flash point.

But, yeah, I'd not use olive oil if I were using high heat. I honestly don't use medium high to high heat for anything except maybe getting water to boil. Being at high elevation, sometimes it takes an act of congress to get water to boil!

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novamc1 — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:31:43 GMT

@coconut1818

Have read that coating potatoes with baking soda brings their starch to the surface and this can create crispier potatoes.

There are many discussions on the internet about frying and roasting crispy potatoes. Should be easy to find if you search for "baking soda to cook potatoes".

I'm pretty sure that some French fries I've had in restaurants over the years have been coated in some sort of seasoned flour mixture. Info is probably available on the internet about the flour issue, too.

I don't do much frying these days, but I preferred using peanut oil because it doesn't smoke.

Good old-fashioned Crisco is probably going to get the best frying results.........too bad it's not good for us because of its trans fat content.

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sidsmom — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:47:25 GMT

#GuaranteedGoodness

Adding baking soda is another way, but both just rough up

the surface...which creates more crunch.

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coconut1818 — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:39:36 GMT

Thanks so much everyone! I will be trying all of your suggestions. I have made roasted potatoes in the oven but fried potatoes in a cast iron skillet bring back such wonderful memories of my sweet Mom.

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hayseed00 — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:40:14 GMT

I use butter and olive oil, but I think it's just a matter of taste preference !!!

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qualitygal — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:04:27 GMT

When we use to eat them, I put a little Crisco (white stuff) in the pan with some real butter.

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wagirl — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:35:58 GMT

I cook my spuds in the micro for a bit, then slice them and finish on the stove top. I season them and then my secret is to sprinkle a little paprika on them---makes them look so toasted and nicely browned, the way fried spuds are suposed too. Doesn't add any flavor just color. I cook them in ghee or butter as I don't use any oils to cook in.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:45:17 GMT

for deep fried potatoes i use either peanut oil or canola oil.

for pan fried potatoes i use thinly sliced or chopped onions, potatoes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a mix of butter and bacon grease.

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RedTop — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:01:33 GMT

Nothing beats, or compares to, a good skillet of fried potatoes. I love them. In my family, if you couldn’t make a decent pot of pinto beans, fry a skillet of potatoes, make cornbread or biscuits, then you couldn’t cook.