Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions Recipe
Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions are a great side dish for any meal. They're simple to make and taste delicious. They're also a great way to use up those leftover potatoes and onions from your meals.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oils
- 3 Russet potatoes - peeled
- 1 large onion - thinly sliced used yellow onion
- To taste salt and pepper
Optional:
- 1 tsp 2g garlic powder
- 1 tsp 2g red pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp 3g, chopped chives
Instructions
- Over medium heat, heat oil (1/4 vegetable oil) in a cast-iron skillet or saute pan.
- Cut onions and potatoes to 1/4-inch thickness.
- To the hot oil, add onions and potatoes carefully. Season with pepper and salt. Add red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
- Stir frequently until onions and potatoes are tender. This should take about 15 minutes. To make the potatoes and onions creamier, you can cover the skillet.
- To drain the excess oil transfer to a plate lined using paper towels. (Let it dry for about 1 minute)
Notes
- Make sure your potatoes and onions are properly coated in oil before frying. This will help prevent sticking and ensure a crispy finish.
- For best results, fry the potatoes and onions in small batches so that they can cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overheat the oil or the potatoes and onions will turn to mush.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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