Breakfast, Recipes

Spicy NYC Diner-Style Home Fries

I like diner food. I think NYC has the best diner food- yes, I am biased. But, seriously take me to a a diner in another state that is better than a NYC diner. Yah, it probably doesn’t exist, hehe. In any case, we were in the mood for some diner-style food, and didn’t really want to drive to the local diner (which is 5 minutes away, I know laziness at its peak!). So I decided to make some homefries- crispy on one side, salty, and loaded with onions. Of course, I added a little spice, but it was pretty much pimped-out diner-style potatoes. Did I mention they’re healthy, vegetarian and vegan? Yup!

Diner-Style Homefries:

  • 1 idaho potatoes- washed
  • 1 medium white onion- thick diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • cayenne pepper- to taste
  • salt-to taste
  • coarse black pepper- few grinds
  • PAM original flavor
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil (I use extra virgin)
  • 2-3 tbsp cilantro– finely chopped (optional)

Ghetto style boiled potatoes.

1. Wrap each potato in plastic wrap and microwave for about 4 minutes each until 4 tender. Set aside to cool. Dice into medium-sized cubes (same size as onions preferably).

2. Meanwhile in a large non-stick skillet spray with PAM and pour oil and set over medium flame. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add spices and saute until fragrant and onions are soft- about 5-7 minutes. Add potatoes and combine with spices and onions. Saute for about 8 minutes, with 5 minutes covered. This is when the potatoes will get crispy on one side- increase/decrease flame accordingly. I had it on medium-high flame. Uncover, taste for salt and spices. Place in serving dish and top with chopped cilantro (if desired). Serve with favorite breakfast meal!

Serves 2-4 people

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7 Comments

  1. Sagar says:

    These were amazing, so tasty you don’t even need ketchup or other condiments. Make sure you let them cool down before eating!! lol

  2. Wow these home fries look amazing! I love your photos too!

    1. thank you! I’ve recently learned some photography tricks, so they look just a LITTLE more professional! Hehe! Please let me know if you try my recipe, and thanks for stopping by!

  3. I love home fries, especially the spicy kind! And I totally use the same ghetto potato cooking method 😉

    1. Haha, yes its the best cooking method and super fast when ur on the go! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

  4. Great way to amp up home fries, loving the crispy texture and onions. Thanks for sharing.

  5. Oooo, I love home fries and these sound yummy! A definite buzz here.

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