4.9 from 39 votes
Fried Potatoes & Onions
In this easy Fried Potatoes and Onions recipe, cubed potatoes and onions are pan-fried with simple seasonings until golden brown and crispy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs potatoes (680g) russet, yukon, red etc..
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into ½ inch cubes (peeling is optional)
- Peel and finely slice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then carefully (it’s hot!) stir in the potatoes and cover with a lid. (Note: if you don’t have a lid, you can use foil).
- Allow potatoes to fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and stir in the onions and seasonings. Fry, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for a further 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and getting crispy. Reduce the heat or add a splash of water if necessary so it doesn’t burn.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- Make sure all of the potatoes are cut roughly the same size for even cooking.
- For this recipe, you can choose to peel or leave the potatoes unpeeled. Leaving the peel on adds to the fiber content in the dish.
- If you don't have a lid for your skillet, you can cover it with aluminum foil during the first half of the cooking time.
- When you add the potatoes to the hot oil, it can splash back and cause burns so be careful when adding.
- If you notice the potatoes starting to burn, add a splash of water as necessary to keep them from sticking and burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
770mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
128IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.