• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

RECIPE GARDEN

EASY AND SIMPLE RECIPES

  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Recipe Index
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Subscribe
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Drinks
  • Eggs
  • Pancakes
  • Vegetables
  • Desserts
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • All Recipes
    • Resources
    • Recipe Index
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Subscribe
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Eggs
    • Pancakes
    • Vegetables
    • Desserts
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Side Dish

    Fried Potatoes And Onions (Pan Or Skillet Fried Yellow Potatoes)

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Sauteed and fried potatoes and onions tastes great and it is so easy to make! Southern style pan fried or sauteed, skillet fried potatoes and onions makes great side dish with pancakes, toast, waffles, eggs etc for breakfast, brunch or enjoy this as a simple, easy, delicious side dish for lunch or dinner! These are meatless vegetarian diced or cubed yellow potatoes (yukon gold potatoes) which are sauteed and shallow fried until lightly browned in a pan or skillet along with sliced onions.

    fried potatoes and onions

    This is a great side dish using potatoes and onions that has great flavor and super easy to make at home!

    fried potatoes and onions

    The texture of the potatoes is fried and browned on the outside but soft and tender on the inside and it is so delicious!

    These make great holiday dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas etc or you can enjoy this for family gatherings, office potlucks etc or just enjoy this as an easy side dish with dinner if you love fried potatoes.

    fried potatoes and onions
    fried potatoes and onions

    Although we are making Southern style fried potatoes and onions popular in the United States here, did you know that the combination of potatoes and onions are popular in other cuisines too?

    Other than American cuisine, they are also popular in European cuisine (Germany, Poland, UK all have their versions), Spanish Latin Amercan cuisine, Indian cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine and many more!

    Also try this easy, delicious fried cabbage and onions recipe if you like easy Southern style recipes!

    More easy yellow potato recipes include microwave baked yellow potatoes, instant pot boiled yellow potatoes, seasoned garlic roasted yellow potatoes etc!

    Alo try these other easy potato recipes like this deep fried potatoes with flour, instant pot boiled baby red potatoes, fried potatoes with Indian spices, roasted creamer potatoes etc!

    You can see more vegetable recipes here, all easy and delicious!

    Contents hide
    1 Are Fried Potatoes And Onions A Healthy Dish?
    2 How Long Does It Take To Make Fried Potatoes And Onions?
    3 How To Make Southern Fried Potatoes And Onions In Pan Or Skillet?
    4 ingredients used:
    5 Step by step instructions
    6 How To Make Fried Potatoes And Onions Crispy?
    7 What Are The Different Seasonings Used?
    8 How To Store Leftover Potatoes And Onions In Fridge?
    9 What Are Different Types Of Potatoes And Onions That Can Be Fried?
    10 What Are Different Ways To Serve Potatoes And Onions?
    11 Fried Potatoes And Onions (Pan Or Skillet Fried Yellow Potatoes)
    11.1 Ingredients
    11.2 Instructions
    11.3 Nutrition

    Are Fried Potatoes And Onions A Healthy Dish?

    fried potatoes and onions

    Fried potatoes and onions can be a healthy dish if it's homemade and if you use less oil while frying them. Otherwise, fried potatoes and onions can be unhealthy if you use lots of oil, and they can be high in calories as well, so it's best enjoyed in moderation along with other healthy side dishes like green vegetables.

    Also, if you have diabetes or increased sugar/glucose levels in blood, potato dishes might not be a good idea as they may not be healthy for you.

    How Long Does It Take To Make Fried Potatoes And Onions?

    It takes about 25 to 30 minutes time (or anywhere in between) to make perfect, delicious browned potatoes and onions on stove top if you follow this recipe.

    fried potatoes and onions

    This is for diced, cubed yellow potatoes and sweet yellow onions. With other varieties of potatoes and onions, the time could slightly change . Also if you grate or shred the potatoes (like in hashbrowns) to make fried potatoes, the cooking time will change.

    So here is how you can easily make fried onions and potatoes at home following this easy recipe.

    How To Make Southern Fried Potatoes And Onions In Pan Or Skillet?

    fried potatoes and onions

    To make Southern style fried potatoes and onions, we use the following ingredients.

    ingredients used:

    potatoes 4 to 5 (medium sized, I used yellow potatoes)

    onions 1 large

    salt adjust to taste

    garlic powder 1 teaspoon

    paprika 1 teaspoon (or black pepper powder, may adjust amount slightly to preference)

    oil ½ cup (or as needed for shallow frying)

    Step by step instructions

    Wash and peel the potatoes (peeling is optional), dice in medium sized cubes.

    Place the diced potatoes in a large sized skillet or frying pan.

    diced potatoes

    Also chop the onion in small to medium sized pieces and add the chopped onion also to the pan or skillet.

    added onions also to the pan

    Add salt, garlic powder and about ¼ cup oil (half of total amount), mix everything well to coat the seasoning evenly with the potatoes and onions.

    added oil to the pan
    oil mixed with potatoes and onions
    garlic and salt added to potatoes and onions
    making fried potatoes and onions

    Cook in medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes (stir in between) so the potatoes and onions are lightly sauteed in the oil.

    making fried potatoes and onions

    Cover the skillet or pan with lid and cook in low heat for about 9 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked (potatoes should be softened by this time but it shouldn't be too soft because we don't want the potatoes to break once we stir them during the remaining time of cooking).

    cooking potatoes and onions

    Once the potatoes are cooked for about ten minutes (as mentioned above), remove the lid, stir and cook in meduium heat for another couple of minutes.

    making fried potatoes and onions

    Add the paprika (or black pepper powder) and remaining ¼ cup oil, stir to coat the potatoes and onion and cook in medium heat so the potatoes and onions will get lightly fried in the oil added to the pan.

    paprika added

    Since we already cooked the potatoes, we just need to fry the outside nicely!

    Continue frying the potatoes and onions (while you stir in between so they are fried evenly) for about 8 to 10 minutes in medium heat until the potatoes are lightly browned on the outside and the onions are slightly caramelized!

    frying potatoes and onions
    fried potatoes and onions
    fried potatoes and onions

    Once the potatoes and onions are fried, transfer them to a serving dish, enjoy with breakfast pancakes, toast, eggs etc or serve for lunch or dinner as you like!

    How To Make Fried Potatoes And Onions Crispy?

    If you want to make fried potatoes and onions crispy in texture, you will need to add more oil as needed and you will need to fry them for longer time until they are fried crispy.

    Also you may need to chop the potatoes little smaller in size if you want to make crispy fried potatoes easier. You can also slice the potatoes in long, thin slices similar to French fries instead of dicing in cubes. or you may grate or shred the potatoes if you want to make them crispy fast.

    What Are The Different Seasonings Used?

    In this recipe, we use a simple, popular combination of seasonings including spices like garlic, paprika and salt.

    You can also use black pepper powder or ground black pepper, dried minced onions, rosemary, parsley, red chili flakes, curry powder, garam masala etc if you wish.

    Adding a little lemon juice or lime juice can also add great flavor to potatoes and onions.

    How To Store Leftover Potatoes And Onions In Fridge?

    Simply transfer the leftover potatoes and onions to air tight food containers and store in the refrigerator where it can stay fresh for another few more days.

    What Are Different Types Of Potatoes And Onions That Can Be Fried?

    In this recipe, I recommend using yellow potatoes or yukon gold potatoes and sweet yellow onions for the best results and for keeping the cooking time same.

    However, you may also use other potato varieties and onion varieties like white potatoes, russet potatoes, red potatoes, red onions, white onions etc based on what you have in your kitchen.

    If you use a different type of potato or onion, the cooking times may slightly vary.

    What Are Different Ways To Serve Potatoes And Onions?

    Potatoes and onions can be served as a side dish along with mains or other side dishes including vegetables, mac and cheese or any pasta, rice, beans, eggs, other proteins etc or you can enjoy it with breakfast pancakes, toast, waffles etc.

    They can also be enjoyed as the main dish along with some green veggie side dishes like roasted broccoli, cauliflower, proteins etc if you wish!

    Potatoes and onions also make great vegetarian fillings for sandwiches, wraps etc!

    Below you can get the detailed recipe for homemade pan fried or skillet fried potatoes and onions!

    fried potatoes and onions

    Fried Potatoes And Onions (Pan Or Skillet Fried Yellow Potatoes)

    Fried potatoes and onions makes easy, delicious potato side dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: fried potatoes and onions, sauteed potatoes and onions, yellow potatoes, yukon gold potatoes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Recipe Garden

    Ingredients

    • 4 potatoes medium sized, I used yellow potatoes
    • 1 large onions
    • salt adjust to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika or black pepper powder, may adjust amount slightly to preference
    • ½ cup oil or as needed for shallow frying

    Instructions

    • Wash and peel the potatoes (peeling is optional), dice in medium sized cubes.
    • Place the diced potatoes in a large sized skillet or frying pan.
    • Also chop the onion in small to medium sized pieces and add the chopped onion also to the pan or skillet.
    • Add salt, garlic powder and about ¼ cup oil (half of total amount), mix everything well to coat the seasoning evenly with the potatoes and onions.
    • Cook in medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes (stir in between) so the potatoes and onions are lightly sauteed in the oil.
    • Cover the skillet or pan with lid and cook in low heat for about 9 to 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked (potatoes should be softened by this time but it shouldn't be too soft because we don't want the potatoes to break once we stir them during the remaining time of cooking).
    • Once the potatoes are cooked for about ten minutes (as mentioned above), remove the lid, stir and cook in meduium heat for another couple of minutes.
    • Add the paprika (or black pepper powder) and remaining ¼ cup oil, stir to coat the potatoes and onion and cook in medium heat so the potatoes and onions will get lightly fried in the oil added to the pan.
    • Since we already cooked the potatoes, we just need to fry the outside nicely!
    • Continue frying the potatoes and onions (while you stir in between so they are fried evenly) for about 8 to 10 minutes in medium heat until the potatoes are lightly browned on the outside and the onions are slightly caramelized!
    • Once the potatoes and onions are fried, transfer them to a serving dish, enjoy with breakfast pancakes, toast, eggs etc or serve for lunch or dinner as you like!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Side Dish

    • broccoletti baby broccoli
      How To Cook Baby Broccoli (Broccoletti) - Sauteed Frozen Florets
    • perfect buttered corn
      Buttered Corn In Instant Pot (Frozen Corn Kernels)
    • sun dried tomato pasta with spaghetti noodles
      Sun Dried Tomato Pasta With Spaghetti Noodles (Instant Pot)
    • instant pot spaghetti noodles in creamy sauce
      Instant Pot Spaghetti Noodles With Jar Sauce (Meatless)

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Popular Posts

    • pancakes without baking powder
      Easy Pancakes Without Baking Powder Or Baking Soda
    • Mini Corn On The Cob In Oven
      Baked Frozen Mini Corn On The Cob With Foil In Oven
    • how to toast bread in oven without toaster
      How To Toast Bread In Oven?
    • mung beans cooked
      How To Cook Mung Beans (Monggo Beans, Green Moong Dal)

    AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE

    Recipe Garden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    Privacy Policy

    Disclaimer

    About

    Subscribe

    Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Resources

    Resources

    All Recipes

    Recipe Index

    Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 RECIPE GARDEN

    Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework