These Fried Potatoes and Onions are a classic combination that is simple to cook and oh-so-tasty. These potatoes are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside, and mixed with caramelized onions for maximum deliciousness!
If you ask us one of the best things about these potatoes is that they are versatile. You can use them as a side dish for almost any meal, or even top with some bacon and serve them up as a delicious breakfast.
Our family loves when we pair this easy recipe with a main dish like these Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy. It's the perfect comfort food meal when you are craving something hearty and filling.
Why You’ll Love These Fried Potatoes and Onions
- Not only is this an easy side dish, but it’s also a great way to use up some fresh potatoes before they go bad.
- It's a versatile side dish that you can be served as breakfast potatoes or for dinner.
- Plus, this family favorite side dish only needs simple ingredients so you don't have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store. .
Ingredients Needed
Get all the info on these ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Potatoes
- Vegetable oil- see other oil suggestions in the variations
- Dairy free Butter - we like to use Earth's Balance Buttery Sticks or the spread that we prefer is soy free also
- Onion
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Paprika
Helpful Tools
Large skillet or cast-iron skillet
Plate
Paper towels
How To Make These Fried Potatoes and Onions
- Wash and peel the potatoes and then slice them into thin slices.
- In a large bowl soak the raw potatoes in salted cold water for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the onions into thin rings.
- After the 10 minutes are over, drain the potato slices and dry them well.
- Add the butter to a large skillet and melt it over medium high heat until the butter is melted and skillet is hot.
- Add the vegetable oil, potatoes, and onions to the skillet.
- Fry the potatoes until they are at your desired level of crispiness.
- Drain on a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper then serve.
Storage
Store leftover fried potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Recipe Variations
Oil: Instead of using vegetable oil, you can use your favorite oil instead. Olive oil or avocado oil will work great for this recipe. Just make sure that the oil has a high smoke point.
Seasonings: The best part of this recipe is that you can easily change it up by using different seasonings like garlic salt or your favorite dried or fresh herbs.
Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add some heat to this simple dish.
Vegetables: If you want to add some additional vegetables you can add bell peppers, or even mushrooms to the potatoes while they are cooking.
Tips & Tricks
- Russet potatoes or red potatoes are the best potatoes for frying, while waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold potatoes or new potatoes are not ideal.
- Try to slice the potatoes into thin, even slices for best results. A mandolin or a very sharp knife will work best for slicing.
- Don't skip the water soak, this helps to reduce the high starch content in the potatoes so that they can crisp up nicely.
- We usually fry our potatoes in a cast iron skillet for optimal crispiness but any type of heavy large skillet will also work.
- Instead of using oil and butter, you could also use bacon grease and butter for a little more flavor to these potatoes.
- It's important to make sure you have a hot skillet before you add the potatoes and onions this will help them crisp up nicely.
- I prefer to use a sweet onion for this simple pan-fried potatoes recipe. However, you could also use a yellow onion instead.
FAQ
I prefer to reheat them in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 degrees until they are crispy and heated through.
If you use all butter, it will burn. The oil prevents the butter from browning too much.
Soaking the potatoes helps to get rid of some of the starch, which results in a crispier potato when cooked.
Other Delicious Potatoes Recipes
Fried Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cupsPotatoes
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil see other options in post
- 2 Tablespoons dairy free Butter see suggestions in post
- ½ Onion
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes and then slice them into thin slices.
- In a large bowl soak the raw potatoes in salted cold water for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the onions into thin rings.
- After the 10 minutes are over, drain the potato slices and dry them well.
- Add the dairy free butter to a large skillet and melt it over medium high heat until the butter is melted and skillet is hot.
- Add the vegetable oil, potatoes, and onions to the skillet.
- Fry the potatoes until they are at your desired level of crispiness.
- Drain on a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper then serve.
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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