Oh yes — a classic comfort side! 🥔🧅❤️
Fried Potatoes and Onions are simple, golden, and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — perfect for breakfast, dinner, or alongside eggs, sausage, or steak.
Here’s the best, old-fashioned skillet recipe 👇
🍳 Fried Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled (or unpeeled if you like rustic) and thinly sliced
(Yukon Golds or Russets work best) - 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil (or a mix of oil and butter for extra flavor)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish — parsley, thyme, or chives
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep potatoes:
Slice potatoes into ⅛–¼-inch rounds. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch (makes them crispier). Drain and pat dry completely. - Heat the pan:
In a large skillet (cast iron is best), heat olive oil over medium heat. - Add potatoes:
Spread potatoes evenly in the pan. Let them cook without stirring for about 5 minutes — this helps them get golden on the bottom. - Add onions & season:
Add sliced onions, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir gently to combine. - Cook until golden:
Continue to cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and crispy in spots.
(Add a splash more oil if needed or cover for a few minutes to soften them faster.) - Finish & serve:
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve hot!
🥔 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — work in batches if needed for crispier results.
- For extra flavor, add bacon bits or shredded cheese in the last few minutes.
- To make it a full meal, toss in scrambled eggs or sausage for a hearty skillet breakfast.
🌿 Mediterranean Version
- Use extra virgin olive oil only.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Sprinkle with oregano or thyme instead of paprika.
- Serve with a side of Greek yogurt or tzatziki for dipping.
Would you like me to make a Mediterranean-style version of this next (olive oil, herbs, and anti-inflammatory ingredients)?
