Fried potatoes, onions, and sausage is a simple, hearty skillet meal—crispy potatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and savory sausage all cooked together. 🥔🧅🌭🔥
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, diced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 200–300 g sausage (sliced; smoked or fresh)
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (optional, minced)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to turn golden.
2. Add Sausage
- Add sliced sausage to the pan.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until the sausage browns.
3. Add Onions & Seasoning
- Add sliced onions (and garlic if using).
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook another 5–7 minutes until onions soften and caramelize.
4. Finish
- Cook until potatoes are crispy and fully tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Top with a fried egg 🍳
- Serve with toast or bread 🍞
- Add bell peppers for extra flavor 🌶️
✅ Tip:
Parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes before frying if you want them extra crispy outside and soft inside.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- a one-pan German-style potato, onion, and sausage skillet
- a very crispy diner-style fried potatoes recipe
- or a spicy version with peppers and chili flakes.
