Fried Potatoes & Onion Recipe

Here’s a simple, classic recipe for the dish in the image 🍳🥔

Fried Potatoes with Onion — crispy outside, soft inside.

🥔 Fried Potatoes & Onion Recipe

🧾 Ingredients

• 4–5 medium potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3–4 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Optional:
  • Paprika
  • Garlic (fresh or powder)
  • Dried thyme or oregano

🔪 Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes
   • Peel (optional) and slice potatoes into thin rounds or half-moons.
   • Rinse briefly to remove excess starch, then pat very dry (important for crispiness).
3. Heat the pan
   • Heat oil in a wide pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the potatoes
   • Add potatoes in a single layer if possible.
   • Let them cook without stirring for 4–5 minutes until golden.
   • Flip and continue frying until tender and crispy (10–15 minutes total).
7. Add the onion
   • Slice onion thinly.
   • Add to the pan and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring gently, until soft and lightly caramelized.
9. Season & finish
   • Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve with eggs 🍳
• As a side for grilled chicken or meat
• With yogurt or garlic sauce
• Add bell peppers or mushrooms for variation