Country Fried Potatoes

Country Fried Potatoes
Country Fried Potatoes
This is a favorite at our house, and I make these at least once a week. Onions are optional, but a sweet white onion chopped and fried with the potatoes gives the potatoes a special flavor. My husband's favorite meal is pinto beans, fried potatoes, and cornbread.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
kid friendly fry vegetables side dish potatoes american south vegan vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • vegetable oil as required*
  • Carbohydrate 30.501325 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 0.1453 g
  • Fiber 2.37424993216991 g
  • Protein 3.61115 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0393 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (177g)
  • Sodium 47.4455 mg
  • Sugar 28.1270750678301 g
  • Trans Fat 0.0416425 g
  • Calories 133 calories

Peel, wash, and dice the potatoes in bite sized pieces. Put enough oil in the bottom of a medium sized non-stick skillet to cover the bottom of the pan, and be about 1/4 inch deep. Heat oil over medium high heat until hot. You can check the temperature by dropping a piece of potato into the oil. If the piece of potato sizzles, you are ready to add the rest of the potatoes and onions. After you add the vegetables to the hot oil, generously salt and pepper them, cover with a splatter screen, if desired, and let them fry for about 10 minutes. Gently turn the potatoes over, and let them fry for about another 10 minutes. Be careful not to turn the potatoes too often, or they will begin to disolve. Continue frying and turning until the potatoes reach desired doneness. I like to have a plate lined with a paper towel ready to take them up on. This allows the excess oil to drain off of the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste after removing from the skillet, and serve hot.