Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Pan-Fried Potatoes with Onions — crispy on the outside, tender inside, with sweet caramelized onions.
🥔 Pan-Fried Potatoes with Onions
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled or scrubbed, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Potatoes
- Dice potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Optional: Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch for extra crispiness. Drain and pat dry.
2️⃣ Cook Potatoes
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
3️⃣ Add Onions
- Push potatoes to the side of the skillet, add onions.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized.
- Mix potatoes and onions together.
4️⃣ Optional Seasoning
- Sprinkle paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
💡 Tips
- For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.
- Use medium to high heat initially to brown the potatoes, then lower heat to finish cooking through.
- Red or yellow onions work best for a sweet, caramelized flavor.
You can serve these potatoes as a breakfast side, with fried eggs, or alongside grilled meats.
If you like, I can also give a quick shortcut version using pre-cooked or frozen potatoes that still comes out crispy and flavorful.
