Description
Crispy oven fried potatoes & onions deliver golden-brown comfort from European kitchens. Simple ingredients and straightforward techniques guarantee delicious results for home cooks seeking a classic side dish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into ¼-inch wedges or cubes)
- 1 large onion (sliced thinly or diced)
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a scorching 425F (220C), positioning the rack in the center. Line a sturdy baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil the surface to prevent adhesion.
- Ingredient Preparation: Carve potatoes into robust wedges and slice onions into hearty, uneven chunks. Maintain rustic, substantial cuts that will caramelize magnificently during roasting.
- Seasoning Fusion: Combine potato wedges and onion pieces in a capacious mixing bowl. Lavish with extra virgin olive oil, massaging thoroughly to create a uniform, glistening coating that ensures maximum flavor absorption.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle an array of seasonings – garlic powder, paprika, thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Toss vigorously, allowing each ingredient to become completely enveloped in the aromatic blend.
- Roasting Technique: Spread the seasoned mixture across the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer. This strategic placement guarantees optimal heat circulation and ensures crisp, golden-edged potato wedges with caramelized onion undertones.
- Oven Transformation: Roast for 25 minutes, then carefully rotate the vegetables to promote even browning. Continue cooking for an additional 20-25 minutes until edges turn deeply golden and surfaces develop an irresistible, crunchy exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from the oven and let rest momentarily. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to introduce a vibrant, herbaceous note. Serve piping hot as an irresistible side dish that promises to elevate any meal.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the crispiest, most golden exterior and fluffy interior.
- Even Cutting Technique: Slice potato wedges uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Space Optimization: Spread ingredients in a single layer without crowding to achieve maximum crispiness and beautiful caramelization around the edges.
- Oil Distribution Trick: Massage oil and seasonings thoroughly to guarantee each potato and onion piece receives an equal flavor coating for balanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg