🥔 Southern Fried Potatoes & Onions

Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Method

1. Wash the potatoes and slice them into thin, even rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the potatoes in an even layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn golden.
4. Add the sliced onions and continue cooking for another 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and crispy around the edges.
5. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes, if using.
6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the seasonings to blend and the potatoes to become golden brown.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
8. Serve hot alongside eggs, fried chicken, country sausage, or your favorite Southern comfort-food meal. Enjoy! 🥔🧅