Perfect Crispy Fried Potatoes Recipe

I grew up with these crispy fried potatoes as part of school dinners, they are a simple, quick and wonderful alternative to chips!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine British

Keyword crispy fried potatoes, fried new potatoes, fried potatoes

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 18

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 279kcal

Fill a 30cm or 12" frying pan to a depth of 10-15mm (½") with cooking oil and heat it to around 160°C or 320°F.
Cut the potatoes into a 2cm (¾") dice and when the oil is hot, add them to the pan, and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
After 12 minutes, turn up the heat and fry for a further 5 minutes, turning to ensure a nice even colour.
Remove from the oil and drain on a kitchen towel before seasoning generously with salt.