Golden Crispy Skillet Potatoes and Onions
Description
These Golden Crispy Skillet Potatoes and Onions are a traditional and cozy recipe that your family will love. This rustic recipe, which has tender-on-the-inside, golden-brown pan-fried potato wedges caramelized with sweet onions and topped with fresh green chives, is a surefire hit that goes well with any main course!
Ingredients
- Four large potatoes (yellow or russet), peeled and sliced into chunks or wedges
- One large onion, chopped or sliced
- Three tablespoons of butter or oil
- Two minced garlic cloves (optional)
- To taste, add salt and black pepper.
- One teaspoon of garlic powder or paprika
- Chopped fresh green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-cook the Potatoes (Optional for extra tenderness): Place the potato chunks in a pot of salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain well. (Alternatively, you can pan-fry them raw on medium-low heat with a lid on).
- Pan-Fry the Potatoes: Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potato pieces in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to develop a golden crust, then flip.
- Add the Onions: Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the potatoes.
- Caramelize: Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized and the potatoes are crispy and fork-tender (about 10 to 15 minutes).
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika, tossing everything together.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish generously with chopped green chives, and serve hot!