Description
Crispy oven-fried potatoes & onions bring rustic Mediterranean comfort to simple weeknight dinners. Golden edges and savory caramelized layers promise delightful flavor you’ll crave with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Oils and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by lightly greasing a roasting pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Slice potatoes and onions into uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Thoroughly coat the potato and onion mixture with oils, garlic, soup mix, rosemary, and black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned for maximum flavor penetration.
- Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil to trap moisture and create a steaming effect, which helps soften the vegetables during the initial 25-minute roasting at 450F (230C).
- Uncover the pan and continue roasting, allowing the potatoes and onions to develop golden-brown crispy edges and caramelized surfaces.
- Monitor the vegetables closely during the final 15-20 minutes to prevent burning while achieving a perfect crisp exterior.
- Remove from the oven when potatoes are fork-tender with a crunchy exterior and onions have turned a rich, deep golden color.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle and temperatures to equalize before serving as a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Swap canola oil with avocado or grapeseed oil for a heart-healthier alternative that maintains high-heat cooking performance.
- Rinse potato cubes in cold water before mixing to remove excess starch, ensuring crispier and more evenly browned edges during roasting.
- Spread ingredients in a single layer without overcrowding to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- For gluten-free version, replace onion soup mix with homemade seasoning blend using dried herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg