Fried Potatoes and Onions | Only 15 Minutes To Make

This fried potatoes and onions recipe is always a hit at our house. It has an addictively delicious cripsy cunchy savoriness that'll have you coming back to it bite-after-bite. Not to mention, it's so versatile - this skillet potatoes and onions will pair with anything! And since it takes 15 minutes to make, you'll want to serve it alongside every meal. 

The Best Fried Potato and Onions

It really is true that a meal isn't a meal until it has a side dish to enjoy with it. And you won’t find an easier or more budget-friendly side than good old fried potatoes and onions!

Now, I know what you're thinking, potatoes and onions are too simple to be delicious. And although they're simple, this skillet potatoes and onions recipe combines incredible spices and seasonings with a top-notch cooking technique to create some side dish magic. 

These southern fried potatoes and onions make a terrific breakfast side for a hearty start to your day, and also are great with lunch and dinner as well! They go fantastic with this McDonald's McGriddle and Egg McMuffin with some breakfast sauce in the morning.

And these southern pan fried potatoes and onions go really well with dinner too! Try pairing them along with a dish like Texas Roadhouse chili, turkey sandwich, or these KFC Nashville tenders. I've got a feeling you won't be disappointed you did.

Also, as I mentioned earlier, these pan fried potatoes and onions are a family favorite. And that's mostly impart to the fact that they require such little prep and just a few core ingredients.

Seriously, cooking these skillet fried potatoes and onions could not be any easier! All in all, it only takes about 15 minutes and a few easy steps.

Ingredients

When it comes to the ingredients, they're all simple ones that you probably already have on hand. 

And if you don't have them, it's worth running to the store and stocking up on everything!

With that said, here's what you'll need to make these fried potatoes and onions:

• 2 lbs golden potatoes, cut into 1" or smaller cubes, with the skin on
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, to serve

See? I wasn’t kidding when I said this fried potatoes recipe was simple! 

And potatoes and onions are such adaptable ingredients that you can use in a variety of dishes. If you have any onions left over, put them to use in this classic French onion soup, and use the remaining potatoes for this Instant Pot potato salad.

Plus, there's room to get creative with this recipe. For instance, you can add some eggs, bacon, and diced bell peppers to the skillet for one darn good breakfast.

By the way, I suggest using a cast iron skillet to fry the potatoes and onions for the crispiest potatoes and best results.

How to Make Fried Potatoes and Onions

As I said before, this dish is so quick and easy, and you’ll have it served up in just 15 minutes. Just make sure to have your ingredients prepared before you start - it will speed up the process.

Now grab your ingredients, cast iron skillet - or nonstick pan - and let's fry some potatoes and onions!

Step 1: Fry the Potatoes and onions

First, you're going to start by heating the olive oil in your skillet to medium-high heat.

Next, when the oil is hot add the cut potatoes and toss them in the oil. And feel free to add a bit more oil to make sure the potatoes are fully coated.

Then, add the onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika and toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 2: Sauté

Now that everything is well coated, you're going to sauté the mix on high heat for 15 minutes.

Keep in mind, that you want to stir constantly to prevent the potatoes and onions from sticking and burning. If you notice they are starting to stick to the pan, add some more oil.

Step 3: Serve

Finally, after 15 minutes or until the pan fired potatoes are crispy, dish the potatoes and onions into a serving dish and garnish with some fresh parsley or cilantro.

Then, serve and enjoy!

How to Store Potatoes and Onions

So, this potatoes and onions recipe will make about 4 servings. That makes it the perfect recipe for a family breakfast, dinner, or even meal prep.

With that said, if you have any leftover potatoes and onions, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge and keep them good for about 3 days.

How to Reheat Potatoes and Onions

A great thing about this potatoes and onions recipe is how delicious it tastes reheated.

To reheat, you can either put the leftover fried potatoes and onions in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm, back in a skillet over medium heat, or in the toaster oven for about 5 minutes.

FAQs About Potatoes and Onions

Can I boil the potatoes before frying the potatoes and onions?

This really depends on how big the potatoes are and how quickly you want them to cook. The 15 minutes cooking time will cook the potatoes until crispy if you cut them into cubes of 1 inch or smaller. However, if you want to speed up this process or are using larger potatoes, you can boil them beforehand and sauté them with the onions after.

What oil should I use to fry the potatoes and onions?

Any neutral oil is good for frying because it doesn’t add any extra flavor. You can try peanut oil or canola oil, or if you want a healthier version you can use olive oil or even coconut oil. And if you want to check out all of the best oils for frying, here is a good guide.

Why won’t my fried potatoes get crispy?

There are a few reasons this might be happening. Your pan might not be hot enough or you might be skimping on your oil. Don’t be shy about cranking the heat a little higher and adding a dash of oil to get that delicious crispiness. You want to make sure they don’t burn, but make sure to give them sufficient time and heat to caramelize properly and get crispy. Also, a cast-iron skillet works really well for this recipe because an iron pan can get very hot and create the perfect crispy potatoes.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make fried potatoes and onions! It seriously couldn’t be easier!

With just two main ingredients and a few seasonings, you'll have a tasty side that pairs well with everything.

If you love potatoes, I guarantee this is going to be your new favorite dish and the best fried potatoes recipe you ever try.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these fried potatoes with onions as much as I do.

If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear.

More Recipes

If you liked this potatoes and onions recipe and are looking for more potato recipes, here are some of our most popular ones:

• Outback Potato Soup
• No Bean Chili
• Potato mochi
• Easy 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
  
• Hashbrown Casserole
  

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