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Crispy Southern Pan Fried Potatoes with Onions

A white plate piled high with golden brown, crispy fried potatoes mixed with sautéed onions.
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Learn how to make **best pan fried potatoes** with shatteringly crisp edges and a tender inside, just like diner-style breakfast potatoes. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bacon grease or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step helps remove starch for crispier results. Drain the potatoes well and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat the bacon grease or butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the dried potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Let the potatoes cook undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are deeply golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the potatoes and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes until they are mostly cooked through and browned on several sides.
  5. Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir everything together. Reduce the heat to medium.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the onions are soft and caramelized and the potatoes reach your desired level of crispness, about 10 to 15 more minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Stir one final time. Serve your **best breakfast potatoes** immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy results, try par-boiling the potatoes for 5 minutes before soaking and drying them.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute the bacon grease with an equal amount of unsalted butter.
  • This recipe is fantastic as a **country fried potatoes** side for dinner or breakfast.

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