Here’s a classic, simple, and flavorful recipe for Fried Potatoes & Onions—crispy on the outside, tender inside. Perfect as a breakfast side or comfort food.
🥔 Fried Potatoes & Onions
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled or scrubbed, cut into small cubes or thin slices
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Rinse potato cubes in cold water to remove excess starch → pat dry.
- Drying helps them crisp better when frying.
2. Cook the potatoes
- Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer → cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and almost tender.
3. Add onions
- Push potatoes to one side of the pan, or remove briefly and set aside.
- Add onions → cook 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
4. Combine and season
- Mix potatoes and onions together.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional spices.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is golden brown and fully cooked.
5. Serve
- Serve hot as a side for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or chives for color and flavor.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Use medium-starch potatoes like Yukon Gold for a balance of crispiness and fluffiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan → potatoes steam instead of frying.
- For extra crispiness, fry potatoes in two stages: par-cook in water, then fry in oil.
If you want, I can also give a crispy skillet version with paprika and garlic that’s extra flavorful and perfect for weekend brunch.
Do you want me to make that version?
