Fried Potatoes and Onions
Crispy fried potatoes and onions made in a skillet in 30 minutes. A simple, budget-friendly side dish that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.3 large russet potatoes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.1/4 cup vegetable oil.
- Add the potato slices to the hot oil in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches.
- Cook the potatoes for 5-7 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Flip the potatoes and add the sliced onions to the skillet.1 large onion.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the potatoes and onions.1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon black pepper,1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and the onions are caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.Chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- If cooking in batches, remove the cooked potatoes and onions to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the process with remaining potatoes and onions.
- Once all potatoes and onions are cooked, return everything to the skillet for a final 2-3 minutes to reheat and crisp up.
Pro Tip:
For the best results, ensure the potatoes are thoroughly dried before frying to achieve maximum crispiness.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 355.3kcalCarbohydrates: 53.8gProtein: 6.4gFat: 13.9gSaturated Fat: 2.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.1gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 596.9mgPotassium: 1214.5mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 4.9IUVitamin C: 18.6mgCalcium: 46.2mgIron: 2.5mg
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