Description
Oven Fried Potatoes and Onions is a comforting side dish that delivers the nostalgic flavor of fried potatoes without the hassle of frying. It combines crispy potatoes and caramelized onions, baked to perfection in the oven, making it a healthier and simpler alternative to traditional recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large Yellow Onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary (optional)
Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Wash and cut the potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice the yellow onio
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes and sliced onions. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried rosemary. Toss until well coated
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown, with caramelized onions
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired
Notes
Soaking the potatoes in cold water for 15-30 minutes before baking can enhance crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35-45 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg