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Crispy Southern Fried Potatoes with Onions

Golden brown, crispy fried potatoes mixed with caramelized onion slices in a dark cast iron skillet.
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This recipe delivers perfectly cooked fried potatoes that are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender inside. We use a simple pan-frying method, similar to diner-style home fries, featuring onions for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bacon grease or unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Place the diced potatoes in a bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let the potatoes soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain the potatoes well and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This step is key for crispy fried potatoes.
  2. Heat the bacon grease or butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the dried potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary. Cook for 10 minutes without stirring to allow a crust to form on the bottom.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking the potatoes, turning them occasionally, for another 15 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown.
  5. Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir everything together gently.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown on all sides and completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 more minutes.
  7. Season the potatoes and onions with salt, pepper, and garlic powder during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve your perfectly cooked potatoes immediately as a breakfast side dish or dinner accompaniment.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can par-boil the drained potatoes for 5 minutes before drying and frying. Cool them completely before they hit the hot fat.
  • If you prefer a garlic herb fried potatoes flavor, add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme or rosemary along with the onions.
  • Use Russet potatoes; their high starch content helps achieve the desired fluffy interior and crispy exterior.

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