Home fries

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Home fries

A plate of home fried potatoes, showing the irregular size and texture of the potato dish
Alternative names House fries, country potatoes, sometimes American fries
Main ingredients Potatoes, vegetable oil or butter
Cookbook: Home fries  Media: Home fries

Home fries (US), house fries (US), American fries (US) or fried potatoes (UK & regional US) are a type of basic potato dish made by pan- or skillet-frying chunked, sliced, wedged or diced potatoes that are sometimes unpeeled and may have been par-cooked by boiling, baking, steaming, or microwaving.

In North America, home fries are popular as a breakfast side dish.[1]

See also

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References

  1. Smith, Andrew (2007). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 505. ISBN 9780195307962.


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