Betty's Down-Home Country Fried Potatoes with Onions Recipe

[GraceJonesBoiis]

Lovely!! watching your videos as late as it is (02.36am) is making me really hungry :) how did you learn to cook such lovely food? trial and error or from past generations? :) x

[MrMayhem1970]

I love you betty you are AWESOME! Everything I have cooked from your videos comes out great really enjoy watching your stuff keep it up and thanks..

[malisatomiko]

Thanks for the recipe, it looks reallyyyy good! Is it important to have a proper deep skillet? The closest I have to that is a 5 quart jumbo cooker...

[SistaSledge101]

looks good. in arkansas where I live, we use red potatoes cut in a medium small dice. i've never seen fried potatoes cut like this.

[hartjevannederlands]

I tried to cook it tonight according to your video! i addionally put in mushrooms and ham. it tasted fantasic! my first home fried potatos. thanks Betty. keep it up. God bless.

[StevenTalks1]

This is going to go well with the beef stew/steak I'm going to be eating tonight! Thanks!

But why do you peel them? That's where all the nutrients are!

[bettyskitchen]

@StevenTalks1 You may leave the peelings on.  I just prefer them peeled.

--Betty :)

[AlphaCatholic]

@StevenTalks1

Then eat the skins and throw away the flesh

[Klaccik]

It really does look good!

[bettyskitchen]

@Klaccik Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

--Betty  :)

[videomechanix]

Betty can i come over?Those potatoes and onions look so yummy and i bet the smell is heavenly.

[bettyskitchen]

@videomechanix Come on over--of course I will be cooking something different today!

--Betty :)

[Mickeym1a2n3]

cut them into squares and the onion and add a load of garlic powder and mmmm mm-mm that's katie's fried taters

[bettyskitchen]

@Mickeym1a2n3 Adding the garlic powder sounds great! Thanks for the great comment and tip!

--Betty :)

[synyztahkillah09]

Thank you much Betty! That will be tonight's dinner!! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@synyztahkillah09 I hope you enjoyed the potatoes!

--Betty :)

[ElmokillaXDK]

betty youre awesome :) living with you must be awesome

[bettyskitchen]

@ElmokillaXDK Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[mrleach3165]

Well, I was going to pick my mother up from her doctor's appt and potatoes and onion, just stuck in my mind. I've never been able to get right, so I thought I'd look it up on YT and you were the first one to pop up... so Thx 4 the help... Darlin

[bettyskitchen]

@mrleach3165 You're welcome! I hope you enjoyed the country fried potatoes and onions!

--Betty  :)

[fortunecookie75]

i just tried making these and they turned into extra crispy potato chips...i want them so bad, but my mom doesn't make them anymore cause my dad's gaining too much weight :/ Blecck

[bettyskitchen]

@fortunecookie75 I hope you like the potato chips; I make thicker cuts, and they do not get really crispy.

--Betty :)

[goldbergje]

Delicious, and I also suspect that because potatoes and onions were inexpensive and plentiful, a lot of people during the depression era ate them. And they certainly stand as a nice side dish today!

[bettyskitchen]

@goldbergje Thanks for the nice comment; we ate fried potatoes a lot when I was growing up!

--Betty :)

[clevelandman2010]

NICE BODY SWEETHEART.

[bettyskitchen]

@clevelandman2010 Thanks for the thought...

--Betty :)

[TiaJustine07]

Oh gosh, Thanks so much. Its 3am, Im wide awake and hungry. I could kiss your feet for making this video lol

[bettyskitchen]

@TiaJustine07 Thanks for your nice comment! I hope you enjoy the fried potatoes!

--Betty :)

[centralparocker]

Great with scrambled eggs....

[bettyskitchen]

@centralparocker Yes, scrambled eggs would be a wonderful accompaniment!

--Betty :)

[MrAPsGurl]

Betty I have a question, when u fry chicken do u wait until the oil is bubbling before u stick the chicken in.

[bettyskitchen]

@MrAPsGurl I wait until a pinch of flour sizzles in the hot oil.

--Betty :)

[Graemereserve2]

Hi Betty - really nice recipe - an old recipe here in England is something called "Lancashire hot pot" which has lamb/mutton, potatoes and onion.

The glazed potatoes remind me of the crusty top of the hot-pot.

Will be looking at your other recipes. I really like your Southern accent : )

ps. would the recipe work with white potatoes ?

[bettyskitchen]

@Graemereserve2 Thanks for your lovely comment! Your Lancashire Hot Pot sounds wonderful.  Yes, this recipe can be made with white potatoes.

--Betty :)

[HuasoPodrido]

I would add some fresh garlic teeth to the pan for the last 10 minutes.

[dizzydija]

When you make this dish do you ever experience sticking ? Does it help to use a non stick pan when making this dish ? I'd like to try this dish again for my dinner tonight .

[bettyskitchen]

@dizzydija It probably does help to use a nonstick pan. I use a spatula and go under the bottom and turn them a few times to keep them from sticking.

--Betty :)

[diana89121]

hi, i am going to cook this later.

Do u think if i add some sugar, will it taste out good as well?

Thanks

[bettyskitchen]

@diana89121 Yes, I think a little sugar would add to the taste--I add some sugar to vegetables occasionally.

--Betty :)

[FakePlasticShrimp]

lol im hungover, i have onions potatoes chicken + vegetables. i dont know what 2do, maybe ill make curry....

[mellodyh]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos...they have really helped me a lot!!!

[dpfan74]

love your dish... i also add green slice up bell peppers to your dish.. its wonderful... i got the ideal from Dolly Parton... love your videos!.. do you have any great mexican dishes.. if so please post.... jonathan

[bettyskitchen]

@dpfan74 Hi Jonathan! Thanks for your lovely comment! I like the idea of using bell peppers with the fried potatoes and onions! I have a few Mexican dishes in bettyskitchen; you might search for enchilada, taco, burrito, gaucamole, salsa, pico de gallo, chili, tortillas, nachos, fajitas, etc. to find some of those recipes in bettyskitchen.

--Betty :)

[650mack]

Wow you make me smile and I love your attitude in the kitchen nice job Betty !

[bettyskitchen]

@650mack Thanks for your sweet comment! It brightens my day!

--Betty :)

[650mack]

Wow u make my day ur so happy ! And nice recipe

[bettyskitchen]

@650mack Thanks!

--Betty :)

[FrenchFryFairyLove]

You are too cute! This recipe is so simple and it's really good too. I love your videos... I don't know how you come up with so many recipes :)

[bettyskitchen]

@FrenchFryFairyLove Thanks for your lovely comment and great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[ammaretto]

i make this dish all the time...its quick & yummy.

[bsamusement]

Awesome, family loved them! =)

[bettyskitchen]

@bsamusement Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[bsamusement]

@bettyskitchen Thank YOU!!

[bookmark71]

Does the oil add any flavor based on what type you use? Is that why you used peanut oil instead of vegetable or canola?

[bettyskitchen]

@bookmark71 Actually, you can taste the flavor of peanut oil, but it tastes good, I think. I use it for frying, because it has a high smoking point, so I don't have to worry about that.

--Betty :)

[carvinrigged]

Betty , I am a 50 year old divorced guy trying to learn how to cook a little. My Mother made the absolute best fried potatoes. I have tried for years to duplicate them and have never came close. When she passed away I actually got the same cast iron skillet she used. Mine are allways good by my standards,but not the run to the table kind that she made. I will give your recipe a shot and see what happens. Thanks for the info !

[jessnm678]

does it have to have a lid??

[bettyskitchen]

@jessnm678 A lid is not essential, but the potatoes will dry out a bit if they are not covered. You can use aluminum foil in place of a lid.

--Betty :)

[jamielynnp24]

I tried making fried potatoes using raw potatoes once a long time ago. They turned out horribly (I think it is b/c I didn't put a lid on it). When I make fried potatoes now, I usually use left over baked potatoes from the night before. That way they are already soft and all I need to do is brown them. (I learned that trick from a restaurant I worked at a while ago)

[joecrx1]

iv made these in duck fat ,real nice 

[slaytak]

Whenever I cook potatoes and onions i ad shredded cheese ans sourcream once it's on the plate.

[love2hatedrugs]

my dad use to make these, he used bacon grease . have you ever tried that? its a hillbilly thing

[bettyskitchen]

@love2hatedrugs My parents used bacon grease a lot. I have gotten away from it; I love the taste, but I try to choose healthier oils and fats.

--Betty :)

[tonytang2222]

sweet and simple !! Thanks Betty!

[randymemphis]

Betty..Do you find that 2 tablespoons of oil is enough ? I have always had the pan about 1/ 4 full of oil. I am going to try your way tonight and see what happens. thanks for posting

[bettyskitchen]

@randymemphis I try to use as little oil as I can get by with. With this cooking method, 2 tablespoons is plenty. Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[jeskosk]

Betty, you have such wonderful recipes! Are they all your recipes or do you find them and share them with everyone? You are so nice to put up videos of all of the recipes, it is nice when I want something I just watch you to see how you do it. Thanks for sharing you recipes! God Bless! - Jessie

[bettyskitchen]

@jeskosk Hi Jessie, My recipes are a collection of original recipes, along with the food I grew up with, recipes I ran across through friends and family, and (like my most recent one) imitating recipes from nice restaurants--a little bit of everything! Thnaks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[allengoodman69]

Spuds Rule !

[mistaben2k]

Thanks from cold expensive London.

[MrPartizanski]

mmmmmmmmmmmmhhh i`ll try this for sure thanks for the recipe Betty you are good girl :}

[ThinkLearnSolve]

I'm going to make that right now, it's the recipe I was using for years

[maxfer1210]

that looks absolutely delish! great vid:)) gonna try your recipe tonight!! yum!

[avineshwadhwa]

Betty, here goes my first comment... i've seen many of your recipes and they all look, Oh! so Good! I wanna thank you for all the hard-work you put into these amazing videos. I shall treasure all these recipes forever.

Love how you prepare all ingredients in required measurements (in cups and spoons) before you start shooting and detailed recipe in video description.

PS: its 3:30 Am here and I am starving .... am gonna hit the kitchen and fetch myself some 'Country Fried Potatoes' !

[avineshwadhwa]

@avineshwadhwa : OMG!!! It was simply brilliant.... delicious and quick!

I think I will me making it quite often from now !

[MrJackWaters]

thanks

[nothadnotbad]

hi betty :)

[lola4fun]

This is how my mother does her famous potatoes and she is the best cook ever. Thanks for passing on these great Southern recipes.

[sd04276]

you have to come to my house and cook these! looks very good great recipies. Do you have a website?

[bettyskitchen]

@sd04276 Thanks for your nice comment! No, I don't have a website.

--Betty :)

[MandyByken]

Just like my mum used to make :D

[motherwolfe66]

Mmmm wish you were my mom. I could learn lots.

[AZspaceGUY]

Looks easy enough! Everything was great until you put the parsley on... I only use parsley in soups. BUT, I'll have to try it! Ever try to add a little bit of bacon to this?

[atreyucrimson]

Looks delicious!

[bettyskitchen]

@atreyucrimson Thanks!

--Betty :)

[Shannon920]

Yum! These look wonderful! I add garlic to mine just to give it some more flavor. Other than that, we cook ours the same way! LOL

[bettyskitchen]

@Shannon920 Thanks! I like the idea of adding garlic!

--Betty :)

[BVargas78]

Simple and delicious!

[bettyskitchen]

@BVargas78 I hope you enjoy the recipe!

--Betty :)

[RobertMen12345]

Thank you for the Video, it looks very easy to follow and i will be sure to try it, thanks.

[bettyskitchen]

@RobertMen12345 Thanks for your lovely comment! I hope you enjoyed the potatoes with onions!

--Betty  :)

[RyanAJurado]

well i just wanna say that I LOOOOVVVEEEE food and since im only 18 and wanting to explore new things, i wanted to get to do wat makes me happy. (FOOD). sooooo......since breakfast is my favorite part of the day. I am gonna try this out for a test run. I figure the oil part is the most risky but i should be fine. I even might explore it by adding some cheese on top as well. mmmmmm.... cant wait. Thanks a lot Betty.

[bettyskitchen]

I hope your fried potatoes and onions came out great! The idea of cheese on top is wonderful! I hope you pursue your love of food and cooking and become a great chef!

--Betty :)

[Drenature]

Betty, I have used your recipes many times and have only good things to say about them. With these potatos I also add bell pepper and sometimes smoked sausage. Great dish. Thanks for your constant info Betty.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! The green peppers and smoked sausage sound great along with the fried potatoes! Thanks for the tip!

--Betty :)

[LeakFreak]

I slice my potatoes on a mandolin, fry a few at a time with a little safflower oil...I don't like peanuts, and it doesn't flavor your food or give you indigestion like other oils. I let them cook a little on both sides then, using a spatula(turner), place on paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Then sprinkle with a little salt. I ♥ to eat them with catsup in the winter. Reminds me of my grandmother.

[bettyskitchen]

Your method sounds really good! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for your lovely comment! These are a comfort food that reminds us all of home!

--Betty :)

[dlmsuperdave]

fry them in bacon grease. it is the best way, lard will work if you don't have bacon grease. salt, pepper, garlic powder and mrs dash original flavor seasoning. I don't care about " eating right", everyone dies sometime so why not eat what you want?

[bettyskitchen]

Bacon grease will make them crispy, and they will really taste good! Everyone should use the type of oil or fat that they like! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[missannieapple3]

isnt a skillet a wok? thanks bye

[LeakFreak]

@missannieapple3

No, a skillet isn't a wok. A wok is much deeper, with a small base and larger top. A skillet, is the same size from top to bottom and can come in different depths and widths. Where as a wok is normally one shape and size. You can get larger woks, like they use in restaurants.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks LeakFreak for answering; I didn't see your answer when I left my comment. You are right!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Woks are deep. That is the main difference from skillets (which may or may not be deep!).

--Betty :)

[yellowgroove]

I am making these tonight! i have canola oil which is a little healthier than vegetable oil, i am using a few shakes of Mrs. Dash seasoning to the mix as well as a few teaspoons of Italian seasonings from the grinder.

[bettyskitchen]

That sounds great! I like the changes you are adding in!

--Betty :)

[12quillemall5321]

We call them "Home Fries" I loved them with steak.

[bettyskitchen]

I've heard them called "Home Fries," too. They are the *perfect* complement to steak! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[chuchu7s]

Delicious fryed potatoes. Is the peanut oil

less fat from sunflower oil or margerine?

Betty I love the way you explain and show and

tell each process. it easy to learn from your

cooking skills. Have you seen the little girl

who does cooking on Youtube? She is cute.

Thanks for all your videos and sharing

[bettyskitchen]

I get the best results from peanut oil, and I think it is healthier than margarine. Sunflower oil doesn't do as well for me--but it is healthy. Thanks for your nice compliments. No, I haven't see the little girl--I will look for her!

--Betty :)

[chuchu7s]

Hi Betty, Your are so sweet with you nice comments

and replys. I will buy some peanut oil the next time I am in Lucky store. Thanks for your

cooking videos.

[bettyskitchen]

You are quite welcome!

--Betty  :)

[chuchu7s]

Thank you, Gracias for all your great shows

I am learning new ideas from you.

again I want to say Happy Thanksgiving.

Your voice is so sweet and kind.

[bettyskitchen]

Happy Thanksgivind to you! You are very sweet!

--Betty :)

[ganthonyvr]

betty that recipie was soooo nice wow keep it up with those videos and awsome cooking!! this is chef anthony by the way. xoxo

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks, Chef Anthony! I am delighted that you like my videos! I will check your videos out!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! These are the home style fried potatoes I grew up with. You can slice them thinner if you like them crisper--this was just about average. Thanks for your kind comments, and good luck with your potatoes!

--Betty :)

[absolutangel73]

I was searching for this recipe, and here you were with your wonderful video and instruction. I agree with the other comments - you should be on TV! Thank you so much for your videos. I'm going to be making this tonight =)

[alygirlbabe099]

Why are you even on Youtube? You NEED to be on the food network! You have great style, great taste, and great recipes! I'm extremely suprised by the fact that your not on the food network channel. Someone needs to fix that, haha.

~Aly(:

[bettyskitchen]

You are *very* complimentary! Thanks!!! I am happy just sharing my recipes from home. I get (mostly) great comments from wonderful people like you! You inspire and motivate me!!!

--Betty :)

[SkoooBeeDooBop]

Most people praise you Betty. I do too, but I would like to point out that your daughter is quite an amazing camera girl. :] She zooms in well, does not shake, and you dont hear a peep from her. Of course, Betty, you are great aswell, but i wanted to compliment her too. :] (I feel weird, I havent seen anyone compliment her before.)

[bettyskitchen]

My daughter and my husband swap off on the camera work. My husband is always on hand to do the camera work, whereas my daughter is here on occasion. Both of them have appeared on camera at one time or other. Thanks for noticing. I will pass the word along!

--Betty :)

[SkoooBeeDooBop]

you have quite a talented family, then! lol.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!  I think so!

--Betty :)

[ilikethewok]

Attractive dish--fantastic taste!

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you for viewing and for your kind comment!

--Betty :)

[Danielgnik]

Would the onions be nice diced, too?

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, actually they would be easier in the cooking process, and also serving and eating--good idea! Thanks!!!

--Betty :0

[tammiettt]

Yummy!

[bettyskitchen]

They really are! Most people like these, because they bring back pleasant times from the past! Thanks so much for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[JimmyMacLong]

That looks DELICIOUS. I have to make it as soon as possible. :-)

Thanks Betty.

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome, Jimmy! I hope you like it. I noticed your little "Thomas" changeup. My 3-year-old grandson is *so* into Thomas! (That might not have sounded right--I'm not making comparisons!) Have a great day, Jimmy!

--Betty :)

[JimmyMacLong]

LOL! The change to Thomas was a bit of fun. I used to watch it when I was about five years old, which is almost 20 years ago now. :-)

The potatoes and onion went down a treat. :-D

Take care, Betty. :-)

[ladyluv1000]

made me think of grandma!!! lol

[bettyskitchen]

I'm a grandma of a 3-year-old grandson, so you can expect a lot of nostalgic Southern food from me! I do stay up on what's new, and I also create my own recipes, so you'll get a little bit of everything here! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[kosh2001]

just the way mom made them, thanks.

[bettyskitchen]

This seems to be my most nostalgic dish. Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[edwelsh]

my mother always cooked fried potatoes..........she grew up in the 30's depression says and she grew to love fried potatoes. She make the potatoes with onions and green peppers and I would eat them with jelly bread.We thought it was Italian food but until this day i love them.

[bettyskitchen]

Interesting! We always grew huge vegetable gardens, so there were always plenty of potatoes. I've eaten lots of fried potatoes in my life--I don't eat so much now because of watching fat. But they really are good and homey! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[TheBigBang191]

Great flavors :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! It does taste great! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[wininparis]

Oh my! Yes I love this recipe!

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you!  We had it for dinner last night, and it was delicious. And, it's very easy to make! Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[PROLIFE65]

Love those fried potatoes, try removing half the salt and adding 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Thanks for the recipe and keep up the good cooking!

[bettyskitchen]

That sounds like a great idea! I will try it next time! Thanks for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[fezan84]

Mmm, potatoes and onions are a great combination. Thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome!  Thanks for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)