Fried Potatoes and Onion is a timeless comfort dish made with crispy potatoes and sweet, caramelized onions. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and pairs perfectly with eggs, meat, or as a hearty side dish.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Knife & cutting board
🥘 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced or diced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes give the crispiest results; Yukon Gold are creamier.
- Onion: Yellow or sweet onions caramelize best.
- Fat: Oil gives crispiness; butter adds rich flavor (or use half-and-half).
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare potatoes
Slice or dice potatoes evenly.
Optional: Rinse in cold water and pat dry for extra crispiness.
2. Cook onions
Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and cook 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Remove and set aside.
https://schemecontinuingwinning.com/wnib1zsr?key=45ab04dbcac38f2dccee395819b9ef5c
3. Fry potatoes
Add remaining oil to the skillet.
Add potatoes in a single layer and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
4. Combine
Return onions to skillet.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring to combine flavors.
5. Serve
Serve hot as a side dish or breakfast favorite.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 9g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Don’t overcrowd the pan and avoid stirring too often.
- Garlic version: Add minced garlic during the last 2 minutes.
- Cheesy: Sprinkle shredded cheddar before serving.
- Southern style: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Make ahead: Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes to reduce cook time.
