Southern Fried Potatoes
Crispy golden potatoes with tender centers and caramelized onions. A simple, budget-friendly side dish that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- - 2 tablespoons butter regular or salted butter preferred
- - 2 tablespoons oil olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil
- - 4 medium russet potatoes chopped into bite-sized cubes, skin optional
- - 1 medium onion diced evenly for consistent cooking
- - Salt to taste start with 1/2 teaspoon, adjust as needed
- - Pepper to taste fresh ground black pepper recommended
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts completely, add the cubed potatoes and diced onions in an even layer. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. This allows the potatoes to develop a light crust on the bottom while steaming slightly to ensure they cook through evenly.
- Remove the lid and flip the potatoes carefully using a spatula. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes, or until they achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform 3/4-inch cubes for even cooking
- Don't overcrowd the pan - spread potatoes in a single layer
- Resist stirring frequently to achieve better browning
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes can substitute for russet potatoes
- For dairy-free: replace butter with vegan butter or extra oil
- For paleo: substitute ghee for butter
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor
- Don't overcrowd the pan - spread potatoes in a single layer
- Resist stirring frequently to achieve better browning
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes can substitute for russet potatoes
- For dairy-free: replace butter with vegan butter or extra oil
- For paleo: substitute ghee for butter
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor