Southern Soul Food Fried Potatoes
Golden-brown perfection awaits with this irresistible pairing of crispy fried potatoes and caramelized onions. This dish embodies the ultimate comfort of Southern soul food that's both simple to make and bursting with flavor. This pan-fried skillet dish is often served for breakfast alongside crunchy bacon and buttery biscuits.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 103kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil See notes.
- 2 pounds russet potatoes Sliced into 1 inch rounds or diced into 1 inch cubes. Ensure the potatoes are dry.
- 1 cup sliced onions I used white onions
- ½ cup chopped green peppers
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. I use a 12-inch cast iron. Add the olive oil, sliced potatoes, onions, green peppers, and spices to the pan.
- Saute for 3-4 minutes until the onions are fragrant.
- Adjust the heat on the stove to medium. Place the lid on the skillet and allow the potatoes to simmer, steam, and soften for 10-15 minutes (or however long it takes for the potatoes to soften). Take a look from time to time and flip/turn the potatoes with a spatula as necessary to avoid charring.
- Remove the lid from the skillet and flip the potatoes. Avoid stirring because stirring will result in the potatoes falling apart. I use a silicone spatula and a careful hand.Allow the potatoes to cook for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
- Cool before serving.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Flip halfway through.
Notes
Any oil with a high smoke point will work for this recipe. You can also use vegetable oil or canola oil.
Russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes will work best. Russet potatoes are best for crisping, Yukon gold is medium-starch and results in super creamy potatoes.
Your potato slices should be evenly sized. This will ensure they all cook evenly, consistently, and at the same temperature. Potatoes that are uneven in size will result in some that char and quick faster than others or some that are hard and didn't get an opportunity to soften.
If you overcrowd the pan, your potatoes will not cook evenly. Cook in batches if necessary.
Potatoes are really bland without salt and spices. Be sure to season to suit your taste and make adjustments as necessary.
You can use whatever spices you like in the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces of potatoes | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g