Fried Potatoes and Onions
Fried potatoes and onions are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy, golden-brown potatoes paired with sweet, caramelized onions. This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is sure to bring warmth and joy to your table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and sliced thin
- 2 medium sweet onions (like Vidalia), sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or paprika
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes if desired, then slice them into thin rounds. Slice the onions into thin rings.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter until shimmering.
- Add the sliced potatoes in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to turn golden brown.
- Flip the potatoes and add the sliced onions. Cook together for another 10 minutes until both are deeply golden brown.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices while stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish or breakfast staple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg