Home fries
Home fries (US, Canada), gommer fries (Western Canada), house fries (US), American fries (US), fried potatoes (UK, Canada and regional US), Bratkartoffeln (German), or bistro potatoes (southeastern 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. They are sometimes served as a substitute for hash browns.
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 |
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| Main ingredients | Potatoes, vegetable oil or butter |
Home fries (or fried potatoes) are often paired with onions.
In North America, home fries are popular as a breakfast side dish.
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