Here’s a simple and crispy Fried Potatoes & Onions recipe—golden, savory, and perfect as a side dish 🥔🧅✨
🥔 Fried Potatoes & Onions
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20–25 minutes
- Total: 30–35 minutes
🍽 Serves
- 2–3 servings
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into cubes or slices
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or butter for flavor)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Potatoes
- Cut potatoes into evenly sized cubes or slices for even cooking.
- Soak in water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch (optional, makes them crispier).
- Drain and pat dry.
2️⃣ Cook Potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes and spread evenly.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
3️⃣ Add Onions
- Push potatoes to the side of the pan (or remove briefly).
- Add sliced onions and sauté 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Mix with potatoes.
4️⃣ Season
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, or garlic powder.
- Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes to combine flavors.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
🌟 Tips
- For extra crispiness, cook potatoes in batches or use a non-stick skillet.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and color.
- Drizzle a little olive oil or melted butter before serving for richness.