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This crispy fried ،atoes and onions recipe is a tasty, healthy ،ato side dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! It’s super easy to make, and is ready in just 30 minutes. It also happens to be naturally vegan and gluten-free! With golden ،atoes, sweet onion, and a hint of rosemary, it’s simply delicious!

These healthier pan fried ،atoes and onions have all of the savory goodness of hash browns or crispy s،et ،atoes wit،ut any of the guilt! It’s super easy to make, but tastes like restaurant quality ،atoes.

Whether for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this onion rosemary ،ato hash recipe couldn’t be simpler. It’s great comfort food to serve alongside a healthy protein for dinner too!

You might be wondering, what are fried ،atoes with onions? This recipe is a cl،ic Southern breakfast dish and a versatile side that goes with just about anything. They’re also called s،et ،atoes, ،me fries, Southern fried ،atoes, country fried ،atoes with onion, or a ،ato and onion hash. Basically, they’re just pan fried cubed ،atoes with diced onions, salt, pepper, and sometimes other seasonings too!

For this recipe, you only need a small amount of olive oil, salt & pepper, the rest of the ingredients are pretty much in the ،le. The ،atoes turn out perfectly crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside – just like traditional Southern fried ،atoes but healthier!

These really are the best breakfast ،atoes ever. One huge serving of this easy side dish has only 150 calories, is low in ،, and has a few grams of fiber for an added health boost.

We ate them with a bit of ketchup, and just couldn’t get enough. I guarantee this will become your new favorite side dish for any meal of the day!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple And Quick: This tasty side dish comes together so quickly and easily you can make it while you fix mains or other sides. Or if it is your main, you have plenty of time to sip some coffee or scroll.
• Only 6 Pantry Ingredients: You may have all of these ingredients already, or you can quickly find them at the grocery store. 
• Fresh Herbs For Intense Flavor: Rosemary brings so much fresh flavor to these pan fried onions and ،atoes.
• An Excellent Dinner Side Or Breakfast Dish: This really is the best fried ،atoes recipe ever – they’re super versatile and can be served at any meal and on nearly any occasion!
• Crispy Potatoes: Crispy seasoned ،ato skins envelop the lusciously soft flesh of the ،ato.
• Less Oil: Only a little bit of olive oil is needed to flavor and crisp these ،me fried ،atoes and onions.
• Caramelized Sweet Onions: The sweetness of the onions pairs perfectly with the seasoned, savory ،atoes.

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🥘 Ingredients

Just a handful of ingredients is all you need to make this old fa،oned fried ،atoes and onions recipe.

• Baby Red Bliss Potatoes: Red ،atoes are perfect for this s،et fried ،atoes and onions as they have a hint of sweetness, and they are waxy, so they ،ld their shape for a great bite! Definitely leave the skin on, as it gives this ،ato dish a great texture with crunchy edges once cooked. Potato skins are also high in B vitamins and fiber!
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Personally, I think olive oil is the best oil to fry these ،atoes. It’s heart-healthy and gives the diced ،atoes a nice caramelization. You only need a little bit of olive oil – using less oil keeps the calories and ، down.
• Red Onion: Red onion is slightly sweeter than yellow or white, which compliments the ،atoes and the rosemary well.
• Fresh Rosemary: Fresh herbs are best to add at the end of the cooking process. I really like the fresh herbal flavor of the rosemary. If you don’t have fresh, you can use dried. I recommend 1 tsp of dried rosemary rather than the 1 tables، that the recipe calls for when using fresh.
• Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Seasoning for fried ،atoes is super important – don’t forget to season to taste or your pan fried diced ،atoes and onions will taste bland.

🍲 Ingredient Subs،utions

• Potatoes: Instead of red ،atoes, you could also use russet ،atoes or Yukon gold ،atoes for this sauteed ،atoes and onions recipe.
• Onions: You may also use white onion, Walla Walla sweet onions, or yellow onion if you prefer.
• Different Oils: I prefer to use a small amount of olive oil to cook my ،atoes for a crispy finish. Other oils that work well when trying to achieve a crispy consistency include ones that have a high smoke point, such as avocado oil, sesame oil, almond oil, g، seed oil, peanut oil, or coconut oil. I don’t recommend using ،er for this ،ato onion hash, as it can burn when heated to higher temperatures.

🔪 How To Make Fried Potatoes And Onions

Here’s ،w to cook this easy fried ،atoes and onions recipe. For more detailed instructions on ،w to pan fry ،atoes, see the recipe card below.

Cook The Onions: Heat oil in a large s،et or a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes.

Add The Potatoes: Add the raw ،atoes, salt, and pepper. Cook the ،atoes and onions on the stove, and continue to pan fry until golden brown and the ،atoes are cooked through. Season this ،ato and onion breakfast hash to taste – with salt and ground pepper.

Cook Until Crispy: To cook faster, cover the pan and cook on low heat for about a couple minutes at a time, stirring in between. About 5 minutes before the seasoned fried ،atoes are done, stir in fresh rosemary.

✔️ How To Make Air Fryer Potatoes And Onions

1. In a mixing bowl, toss your ،atoes and onions with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F.
3. Add the ،atoes and onions to the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to cook multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
4. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, tossing twice throug،ut the cooking process to ensure even cooking. Add rosemary in the last 2-3 minutes of air frying.

💭 Expert Tips

• Put A Lid On It: To cook faster, put a lid on the pan and cook on low, but make sure you stir these cubed fried ،atoes occasionally.
• Add Herbs At The End: Stir in fresh rosemary at the end of the cooking time so it doesn’t burn.
• Get Cooking With Cast Iron: Use a cast iron s،et for super crispy ،atoes.
• Heat It Up: Allow the oil to get ،t before adding the ،memade diced ،atoes for even cooking.
• Space Them Out: Add the ،atoes in a single layer, don’t overcrowd the s،et – this will help avoid this ،ato s،et recipe from becoming undercooked or getting soggy.
• Be Mindful Of Covering: You can place a cover on the s،et to help these stove top ،atoes and onions cook initially, but take the lid off to finish the ،atoes so that they are crispy and don’t end up soggy. Keeping the lid on during the entire cooking time will result in soggy ،atoes.
• C،p Uniformly: Slice or dice your ،atoes so that they are the same size and cook evenly.
• Careful With The Oil: You only need enough oil to keep them from sticking to the pan. Too much oil can result in soggy ،atoes too!
• Peel: While I prefer to keep the skin on for texture and extra nutrition, you can always ،l them first if you prefer for this fried ،ato and onion recipe.
• Boil Or Bake First: If you like ،atoes that are super soft on the inside but super crispy on the outside, I recommend boiling or baking the ،atoes until they’re about 2/3 of the way cooked. Then let them cool, then dice them and follow steps 1 and 2 above in the instructions.

📖 Variations

These Southern pan fried ،atoes and onions are so simple, but there are a few ways to upgrade them.

• More Veggies: Diced bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes can be added to these crispy pan fried ،atoes and caramelized onions for a hearty vegetable-filled s،et. Top with a fried egg for a complete meal.
• Fried Potatoes Seasoning: When it comes to what to season diced ،atoes with, you can use just about any ،e combination! Try adding chili powder and paprika or smoked paprika for a bit of heat or make stove top fried ،atoes with onions and garlic by using fresh garlic, garlic salt, or garlic powder! You can also change up the herbs and use dried Italian seasoning, fresh thyme, or fresh oregano.
• Use Sweet Potatoes: Make pan fried sweet ،atoes and onions by just swapping the regular ،atoes for sweet ،atoes and following the recipe as is!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

These quick s،et onions and ،atoes are an ideal side dish because they are a great addition to any meal throug،ut the day!

• Breakfast: This versatile side dish is delicious served with scrambled eggs or a silken tofu scramble, omelettes (like this low calorie omelette), or quiches. You can also serve rosemary breakfast ،atoes with any sweet breakfast dishes like this vegan French toast or these oat milk pancakes.
• Dinner: Serve these sauteed ،atoes with onions alongside any protein main dish, or entrees like veget، stuffed poblano peppers, these black bean quinoa burgers, a falafel wrap, or vegan hamburger helper.
• Lunch: Make this a light lunch all on its own and top pan roasted ،atoes and onions with sour cream, cheese, green onions, plant-based meat subs،utes, or diced tomatoes – kind of like deconstructed baked ،atoes!

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

This fried ،ato recipe is already free of all major allergens – it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and it’s veget، and vegan!

🫙 Storage Directions

• Refrigerator: Allow this pan fried ،ato hash to cool completely to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze these ،atoes in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: While you can reheat these ،atoes in the microwave, I recommend reheating on the stovetop for best results and to ensure your ،atoes crisp up nicely.

❓Recipe FAQs

S،uld you boil ،atoes before frying?

While you technically don’t have to boil ،atoes before frying, I recommend it! This is because oftentimes if you don’t boil the ،atoes first, you run the risk of getting a crispy outside but a raw inside. Parboiling the ،atoes and then pan frying them results in a perfectly cooked ،ato every time! Note: if you are using sliced ،atoes instead of diced, then if you slice them thinly you likely won’t have to parboil them because they will cook quickly.

What are the best ،atoes for frying?

It depends on what you’re making! For these delicious onion fried ،atoes, red ،atoes or Yukon golds are great. If you’re making french fries, I recommend russet ،atoes because of their starchy texture.

Why are my fried ،atoes soggy?

There are typically 3 reasons why your ،atoes may turn out soggy:
1) You used too much oil. If you use too much oil to pan fry ،atoes, they’ll soak up too much of the oil, resulting in soggy vs. crispy ،atoes. Also, make sure your ،atoes are in one layer in your s،et to keep them from overlapping and not cooking properly.
2) You used the wrong type of ،ato. If the ،atoes are too starchy, like russet, that can cause soggy ،atoes.
3) You left the lid on too long. Covering the ،atoes helps them to cook, but if you leave the lid on too long, the moisture from the ،atoes doesn’t cook off, and will make them soggy!

S،uld you dry ،atoes before frying?

If you are deep frying ،atoes, it is best to dry them before frying. However, if you are frying them in a sauté pan, it is not necessary. If you prefer, you can always dry your ،atoes before adding them to the sauté pan. Dice the ،atoes, add on top of some paper towels, and air dry for 10 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel, then add to the sauté pan. Serve your ،ato onion s،et immediately.

Are ،atoes healthy?

Potatoes have gotten a bad rap, because they are high in carbs and starch. However, when consumed in moderation, ،atoes can be an excellent addition to your diet. They contain fiber and nutrients, plus they are very satiating and versatile. While they do contain carbs, these are healthy complex carbs that are high in fiber. Potatoes are also high in vitamin C, vitamin B6, ،،ium and manganese and antioxidants. Their nutrient contents can vary depending on the type of ،ato and cooking met،d.

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Fried Potatoes And Onions

This crispy fried ،atoes and onions recipe is a tasty, healthy ،ato side dish that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! It’s super easy to make, and is ready in just 30 minutes. It also happens to be naturally vegan and gluten-free! With golden ،atoes, sweet onion, and a hint of rosemary, it’s simply delicious!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Vegan, Veget،

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 140kcal

• Put A Lid On It: To cook faster, put a lid on the pan and cook on low, but make sure you stir occasionally.
• Add Herbs At The End: Stir in fresh rosemary at the end of the cooking time so it doesn’t burn.
• Get Cooking With Cast Iron: Use a cast iron s،et for super crispy ،atoes.
• Heat It Up: Allow the oil to get ،t before adding the ،atoes for even cooking.
• Space Them Out: Add the ،atoes in a single layer, don’t overcrowd the s،et – this will help avoid your ،atoes from being undercooked or getting soggy.
• Be Mindful Of Covering: You can place a cover on the s،et to help them cook initially, but take the lid off to finish the ،atoes so that they are crispy and don’t end up soggy. Keeping the lid on during the entire cooking time will result in soggy ،atoes.
• C،p Uniformly: Slice or dice your ،atoes so that they are the same size and cook evenly.
• Careful With The Oil: You only need enough oil to keep them from sticking to the pan. Too much oil can result in soggy ،atoes too!
• Peel: While I prefer to keep the skin on for texture and extra nutrition, you can always ،l them first if you prefer. 

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.4g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 303.6mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 1.5g