Description
Oven Fried Potatoes and Onions bring crispy comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Sliced potatoes and caramelized onions roast to golden perfection, creating a simple side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
Seasoning:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a scorching 400F and grab a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Peel 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes and chop them into precise 1-inch chunks. Slice 1 large yellow onion into thin ribbons.
- Dump the potato chunks and onion slices into a spacious mixing bowl, preparing them for a flavor transformation.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the vegetables, ensuring every piece gets a glistening coating.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary across the bowl.
- Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if you’re craving a spicy edge. Season with salt and black pepper until your taste buds tingle.
- Toss everything together, making sure each potato and onion slice is evenly dressed in the spice mixture.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables across the parchment paper in a single, uncrowded layer. Give them room to crisp up.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes, letting the edges start to turn golden.
- Pull out the sheet and flip the potatoes and onions with a spatula, exposing their uncooked sides to the heat.
- Return to the oven for another 20-30 minutes until potatoes turn crisp and golden, and onions caramelize beautifully.
- If desired, sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese during the final 5 minutes of baking.
- Scatter fresh chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the potatoes are crackling hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Make sure your baking sheet is large enough to spread potatoes and onions in a single layer, which helps them crisp up instead of steaming.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary provide deeper flavor than dried versions, so grab those from your garden or fresh produce section if possible.
- Cayenne pepper adds optional heat, but start with just a pinch unless your family enjoys spicier dishes.
- For a lower-carb version, swap half the potatoes with cauliflower florets, which will roast beautifully and absorb the same delicious seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Oven-Fried
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg