Quick Fried Taters Recipes

FRIED TATERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, pour the olive oil and heat on med-high heat.
• Wash potatoes well and cut with skin on into thin cubes or triangles.
• Add potatoes to skillet.
• Next sprinkle the lemon& pepper, garlic salt, garlic powder and essence over the potatoes as you turn them to make sure you get all of the potatoes.
• Lower your heat to medium and turn potatoes until browned on each side.
• Takes about 10-15 minutes.

COPYCAT BIG MARY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH TATERS

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts out to an even thickness; about a half inch. Lightly season them with salt.
• Mix all of the ingredients in the flour dredge together well. I like to use a whisk in a round bottom bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed. A food processor also will mix them up well.
• Make an egg wash by whisking together the eggs and water.
• One at a time dip the breast pieces in the flour and spice mixture, then dip quickly into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix firmly into the meat to get good contact.
• Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4½ out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. (You can, of course, use a deep fryer for the chicken if you prefer. Keep the heat at 350 degrees until they are golden brown. About 8 -10 minutes)
• Drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes before making the sandwiches. Use plain mayo or the spicy mayo on both the un-toasted top and bottom buns, adding just fresh lettuce to the sandwich and a pickle slice on top. A club sandwich version adding bacon and tomato is also excellent!
• Toss the potato wedges in the1/4 cup milk and drain the milk off.
• Toss the wedges in the remaining flour and spice mix and deep fry for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Alternatively, you can lightly oil a cookie sheet and place the taters on it, drizzling a little extra oil over the top.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about a half hour. Turn them half way through the cooking time.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: PAN-FRIED TATERS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You will need a large pot or skillet to make this recipe.
• 3. If you do not have any red or golden potatoes, you can always use russets.
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Cut the potatoes in half, or if they are small, in quarters.
• 6. Toss them into a pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes.
• 7. Remove from the water and allow to dry out on a few paper towels, for 5 minutes.
• 8. Add to a bowl, and toss with a small bit of oil, and then salt and pepper, to taste.
• 9. Add the oil and butter to a large skillet, or pot over medium heat.
• 10. When the butter melts, add the taters, cut side down.
• 11. Cook, covered, for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until the taters are brown and crispy.
• 12. Flip and cook, covered, an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
• 13. PLATE/PRESENT
• 14. Serve any old way you please... Even by themselves. I served them at a casual outdoor event with Asian fried beef, and ciabatta bread.
• 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

QUICK FRIED TATERS

Steps:

• Set a 12-inch Dutch Oven on your camp stove over medium heat or in the firepan with 14-16 briquets underneath. Cut the spuds up while the oil heats up the Dutch Oven. Add the spuds and turn every 2-3 minutes once they start to get crispy. I add my diced onion when spuds are about half done. Cook till done and top with grated cheese for a treat.A Back Country Guide to Outdoor Cooking Spiced with Tall Tales - Vegetables in Camp

FRIED TATERS & ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice potatoes lengthwise almost all the way to the bottom of the potato, then turn potato and slice all the way through the potato.
• You will get french fried potatoe slices.
• (Or slice how you like them) As you slice your potatoes put them in a bowl of cold water to cover.
• Peel onion and cut in half then in slices.
• Heat shortening in skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Put potatoes in a skillet and add onions and salt and pepper for seasoning.
• Fry potatoes and onions in shortening for Aprox.
• 10 minutes covered without turning, until they are browned.
• Uncover and turn potatoes and fry another 10 or 15 minutes until nicely browned.