If your family enjoys a little spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the potatoes.
You can also add:
- Cayenne pepper
- Hot smoked paprika
- Diced jalapeño
- Hot sauce at the table
Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference.
What to Serve With Fried Potatoes and Onions
One reason this recipe is so useful is that it works with many different meals.
For Breakfast
Serve the potatoes with:
- Fried eggs
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon
- Breakfast sausage
- Biscuits
- Toast
A runny fried egg over crispy potatoes is especially satisfying because the yolk creates a rich sauce for the skillet.
For Lunch
Serve them alongside:
- Grilled sandwiches
- Burgers
- Chicken sandwiches
- Sausage
- Fresh salad
For Dinner
These potatoes make a hearty side dish for:
- Fried chicken
- Meatloaf
- Pork chops
- Grilled steak
- Roast chicken
- Sausage
- Ham
- Turkey
Can You Add Bell Peppers?
Yes.
Bell peppers pair naturally with potatoes and onions.
Slice or dice one bell pepper and add it with the onions.
Red and yellow peppers add sweetness, while green peppers provide a slightly more savory flavor.
Can You Make Them Without Butter?
Yes.
You can prepare the recipe entirely with vegetable oil, olive oil suitable for cooking, or another cooking fat.
However, butter contributes a classic rich flavor.
A combination of butter and oil is particularly useful because you get the flavor of butter along with the higher heat tolerance of oil.
Why Are My Fried Potatoes Soggy?
Soggy potatoes are usually caused by too much moisture or overcrowding.
Several things can contribute:
- Putting too many potatoes in the skillet
- Covering the pan for too long
- Using potatoes that are still wet after washing
- Stirring constantly
- Cooking at too low a temperature
- Adding too many watery vegetables
If your skillet is small, cooking the potatoes in two batches can give you much better results.
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