Description
Fried Potatoes and Onions is a simple, comforting dish featuring crispy golden potatoes and sweet caramelized onions. Perfect as a side, snack, or breakfast staple, this recipe is quick, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds or small cubes
- 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish
- Pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for spice
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (added in last minutes of cooking)
- Diced bell peppers or mushrooms for added texture
- Grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel the potatoes and slice into thin, even rounds or small cubes depending on your texture preference. Peel and slice the onions thinly so they cook evenly and melt into the potatoes as they fry.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, warm up enough vegetable oil over medium heat to generously cover the bottom. The oil should be hot enough to crisp the potatoes but not so hot that it burns the onions.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add the potatoes in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes until the bottoms turn golden and crisp. Flip or stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Patience is key to achieving perfect crispness.
- Add the Onions: Toss in the sliced onions and gently mix with the potatoes. Continue cooking together, allowing the onions to soften and caramelize while the potatoes finish crisping up. If using garlic, add minced garlic in the last few minutes now.
- Season and Finish: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or spices over the pan. Toss well to distribute the seasoning evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld. If desired, sprinkle grated cheese while still hot before serving.
Notes
- Choose russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming; cook in batches if needed.
- Use a wide skillet to maximize surface area for even browning.
- Pat potatoes dry before cooking to remove excess moisture for better crisp.
- Cook over low to medium heat to avoid burning onions while achieving crisp potatoes.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a little oil or in the oven to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fried potatoes, caramelized onions, crispy potatoes, easy side dish, budget-friendly, comfort food, quick recipe, vegetarian, vegan
