Pan Fried Potatoes & Onions
Fire up your skillet and pan-fry some potatoes and onions for a hearty side dish. This easy recipe is ready in 30 minutes & takes only a few ingredients. This southern recipe for seasoned russet potato cubes is a classic American dish great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The potatoes are crispy & fork-tender - plus gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, & dairy-free.
Equipment
- large skillet cast-iron is best
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt additional at the end
Instructions
- Wash & dry the potatoes. The peel can be left or removed. Cut the potatoes into ½ inch cubes. Set aside.
- Mince the onion. Set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. I recommend using a 15" cast-iron skillet.Make sure the oil is HOT and sizzling before adding any ingredients.
- As soon as the oil is hot, carefully add the potatoes to the pan in a single layer.
- Sprinkle on all the spices (saving the second ¼ teaspoon salt for the end) to season the potatoes. Do not stir just yet. Let the potatoes start to brown on the bottom. Stirring them immediately may result in some sticking.
- As soon as they release easily from the pan, stir & toss to coat with the seasoning. Cover the pan & let the potatoes cook for 10 minutes. Stir 1-2x while cooking.
- Once the potatoes are just starting to turn brown, add the minced onion. Stir to combine and continue cooking uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
- The potatoes and onions will be done when they are golden brown. The onions should be translucent & slightly caramelized. The potatoes will be fork-tender with crispy edges.
- Serve immediately & enjoy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight containter for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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