Description
Crispy, golden fried potatoes with caramelized onions — the perfect comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon grease
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil or bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and stir potatoes occasionally for even browning.
- Add sliced onions and cook for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are golden and potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak sliced potatoes in water for 30 minutes and dry thoroughly before frying.
- Red or Yukon Gold potatoes also work well.
- Bacon bits make a tasty addition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg