Crispy Italian Fried Potatoes And Peppers Food

ITALIAN PAN-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stab the potatoes with a fork and microwave until cooked, about 9 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Slice into wedges.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic with salt and pepper until tender and sweet, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Heat enough remaining oil to coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes in batches, making sure they aren't crowded in the pan. Turn carefully until golden and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Keep the first batch in the preheated oven until the second batch is done.
• Add olives to the second batch and cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes from the oven and onion-garlic mixture. Toss in the pan until everything is heated. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.

CRISPY ITALIAN FRIED POTATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Peel the potatoes and place them in the water as you go, to prevent discoloration.
• Slice the potatoes thinly (1/8-1/4 inch thick) and place slices in the bowl of water, as you go. I recommend using a mandolin or a food processor with the slicing blade attachment. Or you can slice them by hand with a sharp knife.
• Lay an absorbent dish towel on the counter and have another one or two handy. Drain the sliced potato in a mesh strainer and dump them onto a towel. Pat and blot them dry. They will brown better if you get them nice and dry.
• Heat oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat, until hot but not smoking. Add the potato slices and immediately toss them until they're all coated with oil. Let the potatoes cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom pieces look brown around the edges. Mound the peppers on top and add a pinch or two of salt. Flip the potatoes over with a spatula, so some raw potatoes and peppers are on the bottom of the skillet. Leave them undisturbed for another 3-5 minutes, until they are nice and brown on the bottom. Continue to brown and toss potatoes for 5-10 minutes longer, until about half of them are crisp and brown and the rest are soft and creamy.
• Serve hot. Season, to taste, with salt.

ITALIAN-STYLE SKILLET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, salt the water, and cook 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove to a cutting board with a slotted spoon, then chop and reserve.
• Add the potatoes and rosemary to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the garlic and cheese.

FRIED POTATOES, PEPPERS, & ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until just fork tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not overcook or mixture will become mushy)
• Drain the potatoes and set aside.
• In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat until lightly smoking, and then add the pancetta, peppers, and onions.
• Cook until the peppers and onions begin to soften, stirring every once in a while, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, and continue to cook until the mixture begins to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Add the potatoes to the pan along with the rest of the oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and continue to cook, gently folding over the mixture as it cooks once or twice.
• After about 6 to 7 minutes, once the potatoes begin to color, Add the parsley leaves and gently mix.
• Serve warm.

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATOES WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Add oil and sausages to a large heavy skillet.
• Fry over medium heat until sausages are cooked through and well browned, remove with a slotted spoon.
• Increase heat to high, add potatoes and fry, turning often, until crispy and tender.
• Return sausage to the pan and heat through.
• Add vinegar peppers by tearing into small pieces over the pan so juices fall on the potatoes and sausage.
• Cook 3 minutes more, season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.