Crispy Fried Potatoes with Sausage Quick & Budget-Friendly Dinner
Make a fast and inexpensive dinner using a single skillet. This recipe delivers crispy fried potatoes alongside savory sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage (like Kielbasa or Andouille), sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced potatoes to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring only every 3 to 4 minutes. This allows the bottom side to brown and crisp.
- Add the sliced sausage and chopped onion to the skillet.
- Continue cooking for another 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy and the sausage is heated through and slightly browned.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve immediately for a quick dinner.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the potatoes in two batches if your skillet is small.
- Use pre-cooked sausage to reduce the overall cooking time.
- If you prefer, add 1/4 cup of chopped bell pepper along with the onion for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55