Fried Potatoes and Onions

🥔 Fried Potatoes and Onions: A Simple Classic That Never Fails

Few dishes capture the heart of home-cooked comfort quite like Fried Potatoes and Onions. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of rustic flavor, this humble skillet dish has been a breakfast staple, a hearty side, and even a quick dinner for generations.

Made with just a few pantry ingredients, it’s proof that sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crispy and golden: Perfectly browned potatoes with a hint of caramelized onion sweetness.

Budget-friendly: Uses just a handful of inexpensive, everyday ingredients.

Versatile: Works as a side for eggs, steak, burgers, or even on its own.

Comfort food at its best: Nostalgic, filling, and full of flavor.

🧂 Ingredients

4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold work best)

1 large onion, thinly sliced

3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter (or a mix of both)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional: paprika, garlic powder, or fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for extra flavor

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Prep the potatoes:
Wash and peel the potatoes (if desired). Slice them into thin rounds or small cubes for faster cooking. Soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes to remove excess starch—this helps them crisp up nicely. Drain and pat dry.

Heat the skillet:
In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat oil (or melt butter) over medium-high heat until hot.

Add potatoes:
Spread the potatoes in an even layer and let them cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, allowing the bottom to crisp and turn golden.

Add onions:
Stir in the sliced onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender inside and golden brown on the edges, and the onions are soft and caramelized—about 15–20 minutes total.

Season and serve:
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any extra seasonings you like. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

🍳 Tips & Variations