Crispy Fried Potatoes with Peppers

Main Dishes | Mexican cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Crispy Fried Potatoes with Peppers

Ingredients

Butter - 4.2 oz
Potatoes - 2 lbs
Freshly ground black pepper - a pinch
Cayenne Pepper - a pinch
Coarse Salt - 1 teaspoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until it foams. Lower the heat to prevent the butter from burning. Remove any solids with a slotted spoon.

Step 2

Grate the potatoes using a box grater or a food processor. Immediately transfer to a large bowl of cold water; stir the water until it becomes cloudy.

Step 3

Drain the water and rinse the potatoes well under running water to wash away excess starch (too much starch makes the dish gummy and sticky).

Step 4

Transfer to a large kitchen towel. Gather the corners of the towel together and squeeze the potatoes well over the sink (excess moisture also negatively affects the flavor).

Step 5

Unfold the towel and fluff the potatoes. Twist the towel again and squeeze. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl, add cayenne pepper and 1 tsp of salt, and mix well.

Step 6

Heat 4 tablespoons of butter or clarified butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and fry without stirring for about 5 minutes until a golden crust forms on one side.

Step 7

Divide the potato mixture with a heat-resistant spatula and continue frying for 8-10 minutes until browned and crispy, occasionally flipping and adding 1-2 tablespoons of clarified butter if the skillet becomes dry or the potatoes start to stick. Transfer to paper towels to remove excess oil; season with salt.