You don't have to, but par-boiling them before frying helps to remove some extra starch, cooks them a bit, and ultimately makes potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside<\/p> <\/div>
Why aren't my fried potatoes getting crispy?<\/strong> This may happen for a few reasons. Potatoes won't crisp up if the oil isn't hot enough. If the oil is only warm, and doesn't sizzle when the potatoes are added, it's not hot enough and the potatoes will slowly cook without browning or crisping in the oil.
Another possible reason might be your potatoes are too wet. If you don't pat them thoroughly dry after soaking, they won't crisp up as nicely in the pan.<\/p> <\/div>
How do you fry potatoes in a skillet without them sticking?<\/strong> To prevent potatoes from sticking to the skillet, be sure your pan is hot enough with a generous coating of oil or fat. Let the oil heat so it's nice and hot when the potatoes are added.
Just be sure the oil isn't too hot when cooking, so the potatoes don't burn on the outside (and remain undercooked on the inside!). <\/p> <\/div>
Do you need to soak potatoes before frying them in a skillet?<\/strong> You don't have to, but we recommend it in this recipe. Soaking them for 10 minutes helps to remove any excess starch, which keeps them from having a gummy texture, and it helps the potatoes ultimately become crispier when frying.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n
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