Fried Potatoes and Onion

Here’s a simple, classic Fried Potatoes and Onions recipe—crispy, comforting, and easy to make.

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Fried Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients

• 4–5 medium potatoes

• 1 large onion

• 2–3 tbsp oil or butter (or a mix of both)

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper (optional)

Optional additions

• Paprika (sweet or smoked)

• Garlic

• Fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes

   • Peel (or scrub) potatoes.

   • Slice thinly or dice evenly for even cooking.

   • Pat dry with a towel.

2. Heat the pan

   • Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Cook the potatoes

   • Add potatoes in a single layer if possible.

   • Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to brown.

   • Stir occasionally until mostly tender and golden (10–15 minutes).

4. Add onions

   • Slice onion thin.

   • Add to the pan and stir gently.

   • Cook until onions are soft and lightly caramelized.

5. Season

   • Add salt, pepper, and optional paprika or garlic.

   • Cook another 2–3 minutes.

6. Serve

   • Serve hot as a side dish or with eggs, sausage, or sour cream.

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Hungarian-style tip 🇭🇺

Add sweet Hungarian paprika near the end of cooking (off the heat briefly so it doesn’t burn), then stir and return to low heat for a rich flavor.

If you want, I can:

• Make it extra crispy

• Turn it into a one-pan meal

• Share a Hungarian or German-style variation