Fried Potatoes and Onions in the Pressure Cooker
Southern-style crispy yet tender fried potatoes and onions made effortlessly with a pressure cooker. A quick and hearty comfort food side dish or breakfast favorite.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker or Skillet for frying and sealing
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil canola preferred
- 3 medium Russet potatoes peeled, sliced ¼ inch rounds
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel and slice potatoes into ¼ inch thick rounds. Slice the onion thinly.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a pressure cooker pan or skillet.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add potatoes in an even layer. Season with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with lid and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly.
- Remove lid and cook uncovered for 10 more minutes until edges are crispy.
- Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4UWPT4KIycE%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
For extra crisp, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes after cooking. Best served fresh but leftovers can be stored 3 days in fridge or frozen. Perfect with ketchup, garlic aioli, or honey mustard.