17 Tips You Need For Deliciously Crispy Potatoes - Chowhound

If you're parboiling then frying your potatoes, make sure your fat of choice is nice and hot before you add them to the pan. If the oil or fat is too cold, those nice soft parboiled taters will just soak up the cold oil resulting in soggy, greasy spuds. Advertisement You'll know your oil is at the right temperature if it's been on the stove for 5 to 10 minutes. You could also keep the popcorn handy while you fry…