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Crispy fried potatoes with onions

2-3 people · Salads & side dishes

Recipe photo: Crispy fried potatoes with onions (Salads & side dishes)

Fried potatoes can be really good – if you give them time. Nice and crispy fried, refined with onions and exactly how you want them. Simple, but with a big difference.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Roasting time: approx. 20-25 minutes
  • Total: approx. 35 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 3 servings.

Energy
≈ 330 kcal
Protein
≈ 6.1 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 46.2 g
Fat
≈ 11.7 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 2 large onions · ≈ 200.0 g
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil or clarified butter · ≈ 34.12 g

The midpoint was used for quantity ranges.

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 800 g waxy potatoes, preferably cooked the day before
  • 2 large onions
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil or clarified butter
  • Salt, pepper
  • optional: some bacon

Instructions

  1. Cut potatoes into slices.
  2. Cut onions into half rings.
  3. Heat oil or clarified butter in a large pan and fry the potatoes until golden brown without constantly turning.
  4. Add onions in the last few minutes and fry.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

They are best with potatoes from the day before.