Fried Potatoes and Onions
Easy Fried Potatoes and Onions made with simple ingredients in one skillet. This classic, budget-friendly side dish is ready in 35 minutes and goes with everything.
Servings 4
Calories 288kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced potatoes in an even layer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Add the sliced onion, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender and the onions are soft.
- Remove the lid and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly so they cook at the same rate. A mandoline can help if you have one.
- If your potatoes release a lot of moisture, remove the lid a bit earlier to let it cook off.
- Stir gently so the slices don’t break apart while cooking.
- You can parboil the potatoes for a few minutes before frying to speed up cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste at the end, since potatoes can need a bit more salt.
- Great served with eggs for breakfast or alongside meats like chicken, pork, or steak for dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
