In this post I’m sharing how to make and easy Southern Pan Fried Potatoes recipe.

Pan fried potatoes are a favorite for breakfast or a supper side dish. I prefer my cast iron skillet for this dish. I tend to keep it simple, but these potatoes can be dressed up to if desired with the addition of other seasonings and diced peppers.

If I have some fresh made gravy handy, I will put some over my potatoes because it’s soooo good!

The Southern supper table doesn’t always include a meat. Sometimes it is just a vegetables plate with maybe some beans, fried potatoes, some type of greens and cornbread.

Potatoes are also a great food staple for families because they’re filling and can be prepared in so many delicious ways.

Here’s my version of pan fried potatoes. You’ll also find a printable recipe card further down in this post.

Ingredients

2-3 Large Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 Small Onion, diced (optional)
1 tbs Flour
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 c Vegetable Oil, or more if needed to coat the bottom of your skillet

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Home Fried Potatoes

Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium high heat.

Peel and dice potatoes. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat.

Add to skillet and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. If using onion or peppers, add those at this time.

Pan fry potatoes until desired brownness and crispiness as desired, 15-20 minutes. If you are unsure about doneness, cut one of the potatoes in half. They should have a soft fluffy center.

Remove from skillet to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

If you’re cooking larger amounts, prepare in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan.

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Pan Fried Potatoes

Tasty skillet fried potatoes are a favorite side dish recipe for any meal of the day.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

2-3 Large Russet Potatoes peeled and diced
1 Small Onion diced (optional)
1 tbs Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 c Vegetable Oil or more if needed to coat the bottom of your skillet

Instructions

Add the vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium high heat.
Next, peel and dice potatoes and sprinkle with flour.
Toss the potatoes and four together to coat.
Next, add the coated potatoes to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. If using onion or peppers, add those at this time.
Pan fry potatoes until desired brownness and crispiness as desired, 15-20 minutes.
When potatoes are done, remove from the skillet to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot.

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Name: Pan Fried Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2-3 Large Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced); 1 Small Onion (diced (optional)); 1 tbs Flour; Salt & Pepper (to taste); 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/2 c Vegetable Oil (or more if needed to coat the bottom of your skillet)

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