Fried Potatoes and Onions
This easy Fried Potatoes and Onions recipe makes a quick, savory side dish that complements any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights and slow mornings.
Servings: 4
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (you can substitute canola oil, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, sliced thin (you should end up with 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ lbs russet potatoes (washed, dried and sliced into ¼ inch rounds. I used Yukon Gold potatoes. Also if you prefer you can peel the potatoes, but I like to leave the peels on)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives, optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the oil to a 10-12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is heated, carefully add the onions and sliced potatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Use a spatula to flip the potatoes and onions often to ensure they brown but do not burn. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Keep a close eye on the temperature, adjusting up or down depending on your stovetop temperature.
- Use a fork to check that the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once the potatoes and onions are ready, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with the fresh chopped chives. Serve while hot.
Notes
- If you prefer your onions to be thicker sliced, you can make them larger in size. Just be sure to cook them just a touch longer.
- If you're using a cast iron skillet, you may need to turn the temperature of your stove down more than if you're using a nonstick skillet. You might also want to add a bit of extra oil or some butter in addition to the oil the recipe already calls for.
- You may need to continue to adjust the temperature of your stove as your onions and potatoes cook. This is completely normal. Just keep an eye on your skillet and adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg