Description
This recipe for Best Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions delivers a flavorful and comforting side dish with crispy, golden potatoes and caramelized onions. Using Yukon gold potatoes and a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, the dish is cooked in a cast iron skillet for perfect texture and taste, making it an ideal accompaniment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (or other potatoes of your choice)
Onions
- 1 medium onion (yellow, white, or sweet)
Seasoning & Oil
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and soak them in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch, which helps achieve a crispier texture. Peeling is optional, especially for Yukon gold or thin-skinned varieties. After soaking for about 10 minutes, drain and pat the potatoes dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel.
- Slice Onions: Peel the onion and slice it thinly to ensure they cook evenly and caramelize nicely alongside the potatoes.
- Heat Skillet and Oil: Place a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the avocado oil and heat until it is hot and shimmering, ready to cook the potatoes efficiently.
- Add Potatoes: Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the hot skillet to promote even browning. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to form a golden crust.
- Cook Potatoes: Stir the potatoes gently and continue to cook for another 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Add Onions and Season: Mix in the sliced onions with the potatoes, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir until the onions and potatoes are well combined.
- Caramelize Onions: Reduce the heat slightly and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and caramelized, adding a rich flavor to the dish. Serve warm as a delicious side.
Notes
- Soaking potatoes helps remove extra starch for crispier texture.
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy pan for best heat distribution and browning.
- You can use any high-heat oil such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil.
- Peeling potatoes is optional depending on your preference and potato type.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, and add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor if desired.
