Skillet Potatoes (Pan Fried Potatoes) Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe for skillet potatoes featuring thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes pan-fried with sweet onion, olive oil, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish makes a versatile side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes & Vegetables
- 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and sliced thin (less than ¼ inch)
- ½ medium sweet or yellow onion, sliced ¼ inch thin
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sweet paprika or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it’s hot enough for cooking.
- Add the potatoes and onions: Add the thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes and onions to the skillet. Toss everything well with tongs to ensure the potatoes and onions are evenly coated with the olive oil and seasonings including kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and paprika.
- Cover and cook until tender: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Check the potatoes by piercing with a fork; if they are not yet soft, cover and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until tender.
- Crisp the potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Use a spatula to flip and turn the potatoes every 3-5 minutes, allowing them to brown and crisp evenly. Continue this process until the potatoes achieve a nicely browned and crispy exterior.
Notes
- For best results, slice potatoes as uniformly thin as possible for even cooking.
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes with red potatoes or russet potatoes but cooking time may slightly vary.
- Adjust seasonings to taste; smoked paprika adds a nice smoky flavor if preferred.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness as the potatoes may soften if left to sit.
