Fried Potatoes and Onion 🥔🧅
Golden, Crispy, and Full of Flavor
There’s just something timeless about a skillet full of fried potatoes and onions. Simple ingredients, cooked low and slow, turning into crispy, golden perfection with sweet, caramelized onions woven through every bite. This is the kind of comfort food that never goes out of style — the one that makes the kitchen smell like home and brings everyone wandering in to see what’s cooking.
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these fried potatoes are incredibly versatile. Serve them next to eggs and bacon in the morning, alongside burgers or fried chicken for dinner, or enjoy them straight from the pan because honestly… they don’t need anything else. Crispy edges, tender centers, and onions cooked until just sweet enough — it’s comfort food at its finest.
Why Everyone Loves Fried Potatoes and Onions
✔ Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside
✔ Budget-friendly with pantry staples
✔ One skillet, minimal cleanup
✔ Customizable with your favorite seasonings
✔ Pure comfort food nostalgia
Ingredients
Potatoes (russet or Yukon gold work best)
Onion, thinly sliced
Oil or butter (or a mix of both for extra flavor)
Salt and black pepper
Optional: garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, or fresh herbs
How to Make Them Perfect Every Time
- Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed until golden.
- Flip, then add sliced onions and seasonings.
- Cook until potatoes are crispy and onions are soft and caramelized.
Pro Tips for Extra Crispiness
🔥 Don’t overcrowd the pan
🔥 Let potatoes sit before flipping
🔥 Use a cast iron skillet if you have one
🔥 Finish with a touch of butter for rich flavor
These fried potatoes and onions are proof that the simplest foods are often the most satisfying. Crispy, savory, and full of old-fashioned flavor — this is the kind of recipe you make once and then keep coming back to again and again.
If you love classic comfort food, don’t scroll past this — save it, make it, and tell me how crispy you like yours! 😋🥔🧅