Description
Crispy golden fried potatoes bring rustic comfort to any table with their irresistible crunch. Salt-kissed and perfectly browned, these potatoes offer a simple yet satisfying side that welcomes you to savor each golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
Oils:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) avocado oil, divided
Instructions
- Select a robust cast iron skillet to ensure optimal heat distribution and crispy potato texture.
- Warm avocado oil over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface for caramelizing onions.
- Gently sauté onions, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color with deep, sweet undertones.
- Introduce potatoes into the skillet, allowing them to rest undisturbed for several minutes to develop a crisp, golden exterior.
- Strategically rotate potatoes using a spatula, ensuring each side achieves an even, appetizing bronze coloration.
- Monitor cooking process, adjusting oil quantity to prevent sticking and promote uniform browning.
- Continue cooking and turning potatoes until they reach a tender interior with a crunchy exterior, approximately 20 minutes total.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper during the final cooking stage to enhance the potatoes’ flavor profile.
- Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a serving dish, preserving the potatoes’ ideal temperature and crispy texture.
- Serve hot, presenting a delectable side dish with complex caramelized notes and satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Perfectly seasoned golden potatoes develop a crispy exterior and tender inside through patient, low-and-slow cooking technique.
- Cast iron skillet delivers superior heat distribution, ensuring even caramelization and rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Caramelizing onions first creates a deeper flavor foundation that infuses the entire potato dish with subtle sweetness.
- Avoiding frequent stirring during initial cooking allows potatoes to develop a beautiful crisp crust and prevents breaking.
- Use high smoke point oils like avocado for consistent heat and healthier frying without burning.
- Serve immediately after seasoning to enjoy maximum crispness and optimal temperature of the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg