German Fried Potatoes

Method10 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel potatoes and cut into equal ½-inch slices or cubes.

   Uses 2 pounds firm potatoes (i.e. Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, Carola, Inca Gold, Rose Gold etc.)

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the potatoes to a bowl with water to wash off the starch. This makes sure that you will get nice and crispy potatoes.

   Uses sliced or cubed potatoes

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil (2 tbsp.) and clarified butter (2 tbsp.) over medium-high heat in a large pan.

   Uses 2 tbsp. neutral vegetable oil · 2 tbsp. clarified butter (Butterschmalz)

4. 4

   Step 4: Drain the potatoes, add them to the pan and cover with a lid.

   Uses rinsed drained potato pieces

5. 5

   Step 5: Fry for about 5 min. before you stir the potatoes for the first time.

   Initial Fry · 5 minUses potatoes frying in oil and clarified butter

6. 6

   Step 6: With the pan covered, fry for about 20 minutes and stir occasionally.

   Covered Fry · 20 minUses partly fried potatoes

7. 7

   Step 7: In the meantime, cube the onions (1 large) and add on top of the potatoes – don´t stir.

   Uses 1 large onion

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   Step 8: Fry for about 5 min. with pan covered.

   Fry With Onions · 5 minUses potatoes topped with diced onion

9. 9

   Step 9: Mix potatoes and fry for about 5 more minutes without a lid.

   Final Fry · 5 minUses fried potatoes and onion

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    Step 10: Season with salt (to taste), pepper (to taste) and paprika powder (to taste) to taste.

    Uses Salt (to taste) · Pepper (to taste) · Paprika powder (to taste)