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A bowl of southern fried potatoes and onions topped with fresh parsley.
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5 from 5 votes

Southern Fried Potatoes

Southern fried potatoes and onions are a delicious, old fashioned side dish. Easy to make these potatoes are the prefect accompaniment to any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American, Southern
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup bacon fat (or butter or coconut oil)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the potatoes and cut them into cubes, ~0.5-0.75 inches square.
  • Melt the bacon fat in a skillet over medium heat and add the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cover, cooking for 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple minutes.
  • Remove the cover from the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook for another 10-12 minutes, occasionally stirring the potatoes and onions to get that perfect brown crust on the potatoes.

Notes

  1. Instead of bacon fat you can use butter or coconut oil for this recipe.
  2. Feel free to add other seasonings such as garlic powder, or chili spice. 
  3. If you prefer to peel your potatoes you can do so. 
  4. To make this recipe vegan use coconut oil or vegan butter to fry these potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg