Fried potatoes and onions is an embarrassingly easyand deliciousside.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Every Southerner has their own recipe for fried potatoes and onions.

It’s one passed from cook to cook, learned by watching, not written technique.

Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions in a bowl to serve

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Pair with a side salad or other preferred veggie sides for a complete meal.

Add potatoes and toss until coated.

Add onions:

Cover and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes.

Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions ingredients

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Add onions and salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss until combined.

They’ll cook up tender on the inside and crisp on the outside in just 30 minutes.

There’s no need to soak the potatoes for this recipe.

Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions

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Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions adding the onions and seasonings

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Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions finished cooking and ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox