Introduction
Fried Potatoes and Onions is a classic comfort side dish featuring golden, crispy potatoes sautéed with sweet, caramelized onions. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to any meal, it’s simple yet full of flavor.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled or scrubbed, diced or thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes work best.
- Onions: Yellow or white onions caramelize nicely; red onions add sweetness.
- Oil vs. Butter: Butter gives flavor; oil prevents burning at higher heat.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients
- Dice or thinly slice the potatoes for even cooking.
- Slice the onion into thin rings or half-moons.
- Heat Oil/Butter
- In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat until hot.
- Cook Potatoes
- Add potatoes to the skillet. Spread evenly and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10–12 minutes until they start to turn golden and soften.
- Add Onions
- Stir in sliced onions, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook an additional 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden brown and onions are caramelized.
- Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
