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Fried Potatoes and Onions
Crispy and golden fried potatoes and onions—a classic comfort food that can be served as a side or main course.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes 1 kg, Note 1
- 3-4 tablespoons oil Notes 2, 3
- 1 medium onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder Note 4
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preparations: Peel, halve, or quarter the potatoes (depending on size) and cut the pieces into slices. Chop the onion and set them aside separately.2 lbs/ 1 kg potatoes; 1 onion
- Cook potatoes: Heat the oil in the pan. Add the potatoes, cover the pan, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring after about 5 minutes and then maybe once more. Avoid over-stirring. 3-4 tablespoon oil
- Add onion and spices to the pan, and stir gently to combine. ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon thyme + ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes + ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon pepper
- Cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally but very gently, or until the potatoes are cooked through. They should be brown and slightly crispy around the edges and soft inside.
- Adjust the taste with more salt if required. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Potatoes: I use all-purpose potatoes most of the time. Other suitable sorts are russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes. As each sort is slightly different, they might impart a different character to the dish. However, the results are always delicious.
- Oil: Use enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Olive oil (not extra virgin), vegetable oil, canola, peanut, or sunflower oil are all great.
- Spices: Except for salt and pepper, the spices are all optional. Use those suggested, or add other spices or herbs you like.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion from 4
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
1007mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
56IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 4 | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1007mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.