10-Minute Crispy Potatoes O'Brien
These 10-Minute Crispy Potatoes O'Brien will change your morning game forever. Crispy, savory potato cubes with colorful peppers and onions—using a sneaky little microwave-to-skillet method. Faster than hash browns, tastier than plain toast, you’ll want these for every meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes cut into ½ inch dice
- ½ red bell pepper cut into ½ inch dice
- ½ green bell pepper cut into ½ inch dice
- ½ medium onion cut into ½ inch dice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash potatoes (peeling optional) and cut into ½-inch dice. Cut onions and peppers to similar size. Preheat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place diced potatoes in a large glass bowl. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with a dinner plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to hot skillet. Add vegetables, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- While vegetables cook, drain microwaved potatoes and spread on a clean kitchen towel. Gently rub to remove excess moisture and rough up edges.
- Add potatoes to skillet with vegetables. Add another tablespoon oil and seasonings, then toss everything together. Press into a single layer and let cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes to develop a crust.
- Flip mixture and let cook undisturbed for another 2 to 3 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown with crispy edges and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
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Notes
No microwave: If you don’t want to par-cook your potatoes in the microwave, you can parboil them in water for 5-7 minutes or roast in a 425°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes instead.
Storage: Cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil for 3-5 minutes until crispy again. You can also microwave them in 30 second intervals until hot, but they will lose their crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
