Fried Potatoes & Onions is a simple, crispy, classic pan-fried dish—cheap, filling, and very flavorful when done right.
🥔🍳 Ingredients
- Potatoes (2–4 medium)
- Onions (1 large)
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (optional)
- Optional: paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder
👩🍳 How to make it
1. Prepare the potatoes
- Peel (or leave skin on if you like it rustic)
- Slice thinly or cut into small cubes for faster cooking
2. Heat the pan
- Add oil or butter on medium heat
- Let it get hot but not smoking
3. Cook the potatoes first
- Add potatoes in a single layer
- Let them cook without stirring too much at first (this helps crispiness)
- Stir occasionally until golden and soft inside (10–15 minutes depending on cut size)
4. Add onions
- Add sliced onions once potatoes are partly cooked
- Cook together until onions become soft and slightly caramelized
5. Season
- Add salt, pepper, and any spices at the end
- Toss well and let everything crisp up for 1–2 more minutes
🔥 Result
- Crispy edges
- Soft, tender potatoes inside
- Sweet, golden onions
If you want, I can also show you:
- restaurant-style crispy version
- breakfast version with eggs
- or spicy Pakistani-style variation 🌶️
