Home Fried Potatoes and Onions
These easy Southern-style home fried potatoes with onions are crispy, golden, and full of flavor. Perfect for breakfast or dinner, and made with just a few pantry staples!
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, sliced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Clean and peel the 2 pounds potatoes. Slice each potato into even-sized pieces so that they will cook evenly. Place the prepared potatoes into a large bowl of cold water and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the cloudy water and continue to rinse the potatoes in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the potatoes of all the excess water and make sure they are as dry as possible.
- Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat and allow it to preheat. Once heated, add the 3 tablespoons oil and carefully swirl it around the pan.
- Add in the prepared potatoes, 1 cup sliced onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Stir to make sure all ingredients are coated in the oil and seasonings. Spread in the bottom of the pan in an even layer. Allow it to cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until the potatoes develop a golden-brown crust on the bottom.
- Flip the potatoes and allow them to continue cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes, checking them every 5 minutes to make sure they are cooking evenly.
- Carefully remove the crispy home fries from the skillet and serve immediately while they are still warm. Try topping with your favorite hot sauce, sriracha, or ketchup. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t stir too much: Let the potatoes sit undisturbed to form a crispy crust. Stirring too often can make them mushy.
- Manage the heat: Keep the skillet at medium to medium-low. Too hot, and the outside will brown before the inside cooks through.
- Cut evenly: Whether you slice, dice, or cube. Just keep the pieces uniform so they cook at the same rate.
- Use enough oil: If the potatoes start sticking or drying out, add a little more oil.
- Dry them well: Make sure the potatoes are completely dry before adding them to the skillet—this helps them crisp, not steam.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
