Home-Fried Potatoes with Onions Recipe (Skillet)
This home-fried potatoes recipe is made in a skillet with simple ingredients: potatoes and onions. You’ll slice the potatoes, pan-fry them until golden, then add onions near the end so they soften without burning. A cozy, practical side dish for 2, with clear ingredients and how to make steps.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the potatoes
Peel and rinse the potatoes, then slice them thin or dice into small cubes. For better browning, soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
Slice the onions
Cut the onions into thin half-moons. Keeping them thin helps them soften quickly once they hit the pan.
Fry the potatoes
Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then spread the potatoes in a near single layer. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning now and then, until they start to turn golden.
Add onions and finish cooking
Stir in the onions once the potatoes have some color. Cook 4–6 minutes more, tossing occasionally, until the onions are soft and the potatoes are nicely browned.
Season and serve
Season with salt and, if you like, black pepper. Give it a final toss for 1 minute, then serve hot. It’s great alongside eggs or with a simple salad.