Description
Make crispy, golden brown potatoes with onions using this simple skillet method for classic home fried potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then drain well and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve crispiness.
- Heat the bacon grease or oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat.
- Add the dried potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes without stirring, allowing them to brown on the bottom.
- Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir everything together gently.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and let the potatoes and onions steam and cook through for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid. Increase the heat back to medium. Cook uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir one last time and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use bacon grease instead of oil.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
- For diner style, use thinner potato slices.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0