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Crispy Southern Fried Potatoes with Onions

A white bowl filled with golden brown, crispy fried potatoes mixed with caramelized onions.
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Make classic Southern fried potatoes that are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender inside. This skillet recipe uses simple ingredients for a comforting side dish perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced small
  • 1/2 cup bacon grease (or substitute with butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice your potatoes into small, uniform pieces. Rinse the diced potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain them well. Pat the potatoes very dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve crispy fried potatoes.
  2. Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon grease and let it melt until shimmering.
  3. Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
  4. Cook the potatoes without stirring for about 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  5. Stir the potatoes and continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until they are tender throughout and deeply golden brown on most sides, about 15 to 20 minutes total cooking time.
  6. Add the diced onion to the skillet with the potatoes during the last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking. Cook until the onions soften and caramelize slightly.
  7. Season the potatoes and onions with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning, if using. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve your perfectly cooked fried potatoes immediately as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • For the best texture, ensure your potatoes are completely dry before they hit the hot fat.
  • If you do not have bacon grease, use butter or a mix of butter and vegetable oil for frying.
  • To achieve a tender inside and crispy outside, cook over medium heat. High heat will burn the outside before the inside softens.

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