Fried Potatoes and Onions are a classic skillet side dish made with simple ingredients and plenty of homemade flavor. Thinly sliced potatoes cook in a combination of butter and olive oil until tender, with golden-brown edges and soft, savory onions in every bite. This easy recipe takes about 30 minutes and makes six servings, so it works just as well for a family breakfast as it does alongside dinner.
One of the best things about these pan-fried potatoes is how uncomplicated they are. Yukon Gold or red potatoes give you a satisfying texture, while butter adds richness and olive oil helps the potatoes cook in the skillet. A little salt and pepper are all you need to season the dish, letting the comforting flavor of the potatoes and onions shine through.
The secret to getting nicely browned fried potatoes is giving them time to cook without constantly stirring. Start by heating the oil and butter in a large skillet, then add the sliced potatoes and chopped onion. Cover the pan for the first part of cooking to help the potatoes soften. Remove the lid afterward and continue cooking, turning the potatoes as needed until they are fork-tender and browned to your liking. A sturdy 12-inch cast-iron skillet is a relevant accessory for this recipe. It helps provide broad contact with the cooking surface, which is useful for browning sliced potatoes.
These fried potatoes and onions are especially good served with scrambled or fried eggs, omelets, bacon, or breakfast sausage. They also make an easy side dish for grilled chicken, pork chops, burgers, and other simple weeknight meals. If you enjoy a hearty breakfast, add them to a plate with eggs and toast for a diner-style meal at home.
For the best results, slice the potatoes evenly so they cook at a similar rate, and avoid stirring them too often. Letting the slices sit against the hot skillet helps them develop color. Serve them fresh from the pan while the edges are at their best. With inexpensive ingredients and minimal preparation, this is a dependable recipe to keep in your breakfast and side-dish rotation.
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Fried Potatoes and Onions
- Total Time: :30
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tbs Olive or Canola Oil
- 1/4 cup real butter
- 2 pounds peeled Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes sliced thin (about six hand-sized potatoes)
- 1/2 cup chopped Onion
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil and real butter to a 10 or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- As soon as the butter melts add the potatoes and top with chopped onions, and salt, and pepper. I add about a teaspoon each.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 10-minutes. Remove cover after 10 minutes.
- Flip the potatoes to cook a bit on the other side with the lid off. They should be fork tender.
- Keep cooking until you get golden brown that makes you happy then remove from heat.
- Adjust seasoning and serve!
Notes
- **Tip** Do not over stir the potatoes. Stir potatoes and then leave alone for about 4-5 minutes. Stir again. This allows the potatoes time to fry and brown in the oil.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :20
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top