Fried Potatoes and Onions
This classic side dish is a crowd-pleaser known for its crispy exterior and tender, savory onions.
🛒 Ingredients
Potatoes: 3-4 medium potatoes, sliced into medium-thick rounds.
Onions: 1 large onion, thinly sliced (julienned).
Cooking Fat: Vegetable oil combined with 1 tablespoon of butter (for flavor and golden color).
Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (optional).
Extra Kick: A pinch of paprika or dried rosemary for deeper flavor.
👨🍳 Instructions
Prep the Potatoes: * For the best texture (soft inside, crispy outside), parboil the potato slices in salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain and pat them dry thoroughly.
Searing: * Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the potato slices in a single layer (don’t crowd the pan) to ensure they brown evenly.
Browning: * Let the potatoes fry undisturbed until the bottoms are golden brown, then flip them.
Adding Onions: * Once the potatoes start to crisp up, add the sliced onions.
Sauté gently until the onions soften and become caramelized (light brown), just like in the photo.
Final Touch: * Season with salt, pepper, and any extra spices in the last few minutes of cooking to prevent the spices from burning.
💡 Pro Tip
To get that perfect “cast-iron” look shown in the image, avoid over-stirring at the beginning. Let the potatoes develop a crust before moving them around.
