Fried Potatoes

Step 1

Peel potatoes and cut into equal ½-inch slices or cubes.

Step 2

Add the potatoes to a bowl with water to wash off the starch. This makes sure that you will get nice and crispy potatoes.

Step 3

Heat oil and Butterschmalz on medium-high in a large pan.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes, add them to the pan and cover with a lid.

Step 5

Fry for about 5 min. before you stir the potatoes for the first time.

Step 6

With the pan covered, fry for about 20 minutes and stir occasionally.

Step 7

In the meantime, cube the onions and add on top of the potatoes – don´t stir.

Step 8

Fry for about 5 min. with pan covered.

Step 9

Mix potatoes and fry for about 5 more minutes without a lid.

Step 10

Season with salt, pepper and paprika powder to taste.