Easy Microwave Fried Potatoes
Easy Microwave Fried Potatoes are a simple family recipe made with red potatoes, onions, butter, salt, and pepper. Perfect for breakfast or dinner and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds red potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- ½ stick butter
- 2 –3 tablespoons water
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Step 1
- Thinly slice the potatoes and onion.
- Layer the potatoes in a large microwave-safe dish. Add a few onion slices, pats of butter, about a tablespoon of water, then season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2
- Repeat the layers until all of the potatoes, onions, butter, and seasonings have been used.
- Step 3
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid.
- Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cover (watch for steam), stir the potatoes, recover, and microwave another 5 minutes.
- Continue cooking in 5-minute increments until the potatoes are fork tender. Total cooking time is usually about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
• Slice the potatoes as evenly as possible for even cooking.
• Cooking times vary by microwave.
• Red potatoes hold their shape best.
• Delicious served with eggs and bacon, pork chops, grilled chicken, or steak.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully for breakfast.