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Home Fries Greasy
Your home fries are oily because the pan was cool or the potatoes were too wet. Re-crisp and drain.
greasy texture · soft edges · vegan · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 spread in a hot dry skillet to re-crisp for 2 minutes
- 2 drain on paper towels to remove surface oil
- 3 season with salt after crisping
If it's still wrong
- turn into a hash with eggs and vegetables
- bake at 425F for 5 minutes to dry further
Prevent next time
- dry potatoes thoroughly before frying
- use a hot pan and avoid crowding
Notes
Why this works
Crisping requires high heat and a dry surface. Re-crisping drives out excess oil so the potatoes taste lighter.