Description
Crispy Oven-Fried Potatoes & Onions showcase golden potato slices with caramelized onion edges. Hearty side dishes from Mediterranean kitchens deliver comfort and flavor you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
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
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a searing 425F (220C), positioning a rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to prevent adherence.
- Seasoning Fusion: In a spacious mixing bowl, unite potato wedges and sliced onions. Drizzle with olive oil, ensuring each fragment glistens evenly. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, then massage thoroughly to distribute seasonings comprehensively.
- Strategic Arrangement: Disperse the seasoned mixture across the baking sheet in a solitary, uncrowded layer. This configuration allows maximum air circulation, promoting caramelized edges and preventing soggy textures.
- Roasting Transformation: Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven. After 25 minutes, use a spatula to flip and rotate pieces, ensuring uniform golden-brown development. Continue roasting an additional 20-25 minutes until edges turn crisp and surfaces acquire a rich, amber-bronze hue.
- Garnish and Serve: Shower freshly chopped parsley over the roasted potatoes and onions. Transfer immediately to a serving platter, presenting a vibrant, aromatic side dish ready to complement your main course.
Notes
- Potato Perfection Technique: Cut potato wedges uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness across all pieces.
- Strategic Seasoning Approach: Massage seasonings thoroughly into potatoes and onions before baking to guarantee deep flavor penetration and balanced taste.
- Spacing Strategy: Spread ingredients in a single layer with breathing room between pieces to promote caramelization and prevent steaming, which maintains desired crispy texture.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain high oven temperature around 425F to achieve golden-brown exterior while keeping interior tender and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg