Fried Potatoes & Onions is a simple, classic comfort dish made by pan-frying sliced potatoes with onions until golden, crispy, and flavorful.
Fried potatoes and onions
🥔 Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes (sliced or diced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, fresh herbs
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Peel (optional) and slice evenly
- Soak in water for 10–15 minutes (helps crispiness)
- Drain and pat dry
2. Fry the potatoes
- Heat oil in a large pan
- Add potatoes in a single layer
- Cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes
- Stir occasionally until golden and crispy on edges
3. Add onions
- Add sliced onions once potatoes start softening
- Cook another 5–8 minutes until onions are golden and caramelized
4. Season and serve
- Add salt, pepper, and spices
- Mix well and serve hot
🔥 Tips for best results
- Don’t overcrowd the pan (helps crispiness)
- Medium heat works best—high heat burns outside, raw inside
- Butter + oil combo adds flavor and browning
- Cast iron pan gives best crisp texture
🍽️ How to serve it
- With eggs for breakfast
- As a side for meat or chicken
- With ketchup, chili sauce, or yogurt dip
- In wraps or sandwiches
If you want, I can also show:
- crispy diner-style breakfast potatoes
- oven-roasted version
- or spicy Indian-style potatoes & onions đź‘Ť
