Description
This easy and flavorful skillet fried potatoes and onions recipe features crispy golden potatoes and sweet caramelized onions cooked in avocado oil. Perfect as a hearty breakfast side or a comforting accompaniment to any meal, this dish is quick to prepare and uses simple ingredients to deliver big taste.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (or potatoes of your choice)
- 1 medium onion (yellow, white or sweet)
Seasonings & Oil
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or high heat oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Dice the potatoes into half inch cubes and place them in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch. No need to peel if using Yukon gold or other thin-skinned varieties. Drain and thoroughly dry the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
- Slice Onions: Peel and thinly slice the onion into strips.
- Heat Skillet and Oil: Place a cast iron skillet or heavy-duty frying pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
- Cook Potatoes: Carefully add the dried diced potatoes in a single layer to the hot oil. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to allow a crust to form, then stir gently.
- Brown Potatoes: Continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until the potatoes are mostly golden brown on all sides.
- Add Onions and Season: Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir together to combine the potatoes and onions evenly.
- Caramelize Onions: Reduce the heat slightly and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the skillet fried potatoes and onions warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Soaking diced potatoes in cold water helps remove starch and prevents them from sticking together while frying.
- Using avocado oil or another high smoke point oil ensures even cooking without burning.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow each potato piece to crisp evenly.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme during the last few minutes of cooking.
- This dish pairs well with eggs and bacon for a classic breakfast or with grilled meats for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
