Here’s a simple, classic Potatoes and Onions recipe—crispy, savory, and perfect as a side dish 🥔🧅
🥔 Potatoes & Onions Skillet (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, diced or sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tsp fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prep potatoes
- Dice or slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Optional: rinse diced potatoes and pat dry for extra crispiness.
- Cook potatoes
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to brown.
- Add onions
- Add sliced onions to the skillet.
- Cook another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden, onions are soft and caramelized.
- Finish & serve
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot as a side with eggs, roast meat, or sausages.
🔄 Variations
- Garlic version: Add 2–3 minced garlic cloves in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Crispier version: Parboil potatoes 5 minutes before frying.
- Cheesy: Sprinkle grated cheese over the potatoes and onions just before serving.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for heat.
💡 Tips
- Use medium-starch potatoes like Yukon Gold for a balance of crisp and creamy.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed for maximum browning.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking potatoes while allowing edges to crisp.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version that’s hands-off, or a roasted sheet-pan version for extra caramelization.
Do you want me to do that?
