Lyonnaise Potatoes Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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These Lyonnaise Potatoes are parboiled, then pan-fried in butter with onions until crispy. The best French potato side dish since fries!

Serve this dish with my French Onion Roasted Chicken or the Chicken Francese. They pair so well!

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Leave it to the French to make the best potato dish! And I am not talking about fries. No, these pan-fried Lyonnaise potatoes are absolutely incredible. Named after the French city, Lyon, these potatoes are cooked in boiling water for 2 minutes, then fried in butter in a pan. There are a few steps to this recipe but the final result is absolutely worth it!

Ingredients:

  • potatoes: I used Russet; you want starchy potatoes for this recipe
  • onion: I used yellow onion
  • garlic: fresh minced, do not use powder
  • butter: unsalted
  • oil: vegetable is preferred here
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How to make Lyonnaise Potatoes?

  • Start by peeling potatoes. Slice them into ⅛ to ¼ thick slices.
  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes well.
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  • Heat up half of the oil and butter in a large skillet.
  • Add potato slices and onions in batches.
  • Fry until golden brown, turning them over as needed.
  • Serve.
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Best tips for making Lyonnaise Potatoes:

  • Cut the potatoes in the same thickens slices for even cooking. They should not be too thick nor too thin.
  • Boil the potatoes for exactly 2 minutes. You do not want them cook all the way through since you will finish that process in the pan.
  • These potatoes are the best served right away, since they will have the perfect texture: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
  • I recommend following the recipe as it is written. Do not skip parboiling the potatoes.
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Lyonnaise Potatoes

Author: Anna

These Lyonnaise Potatoes are parboiled, then pan-fried in butter with onions until crispy. The best French potato side dish since fries!

4.75 from 4 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine French

Servings 4 servings

Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by peeling potatoes. Slice them into ⅛ to ¼ thick slices.

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.

  • Drain potatoes well. You do not want to drop wet potatoes into hot oil. Let them sit in a colander over a plate, while you heat up oil and butter.

  • Heat up half of the oil and butter in a large skillet.

  • Add potato slices and onions in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan or the slices won't cook crispy.

  • Fry until golden brown, turning them over as needed. Remove done slices as you go. Repeat until all potatoes are fried. Add garlic with the last part of the potatoes.

  • Garnish with parsley.

  • Serve.

Notes

  • Boil the potatoes for exactly 2 minutes. You do not want them cook all the way through since you will finish that process in the pan.
  • These potatoes are the best served right away, since they will have the perfect texture: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
  • I recommend counting 1 potato per person, when deciding on larger serving size.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Brenda says

    Why would you wait to add garlic with the last part of potatoes.... wouldn't that leave the others without garlic seasoning?

    Reply

    • Karen G says

      Because it burns easily.

      Reply

  2. Beth says

    Yum! These look so delicious and tasty! My son is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to make this!

    Reply

  3. Betsy says

    Lyonnaise Potatoes Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (12)
    We always called these "home fries" growing up and it was something to look forward to every Saturday morning! So easy and so delicious! My kids and husband love these, too.

    Reply

  4. Suzy says

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    These are so good and tasty! Love how simple they were to make!

    Reply

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FAQs

What technique yields a beautifully browned Lyonnaise potato? ›

Searing the potatoes on both sides, coupled with resisting the urge to move them until they're fully browned, rewards you with tender, crusty, golden slices.

What is a Lyonnaise potato Wiki? ›

Lyonnaise potatoes – in French pommes de terre sautées à la lyonnaise – are potatoes, boiled and then sliced and shallow-fried, served together with fried onions.

What is one example of potatoes prepared using the multiple-stage method is Lyonnaise potatoes? ›

In the multiple-stage technique, potatoes are prepared using more than one cooking method before they are a finished dish. One example of potatoes prepared using the multiple-stage method is lyonnaise potatoes. In this recipe, the potatoes are precooked, sliced, and then fried with onions.

What is the Steingarten method mashed potatoes? ›

Hot-Cold-Hot ("The Steingarten")

"Cooking a potato is a two-stage process. The starch swells and gelatinizes within the cells when the potato reaches 160 degrees; then, nearer to the boiling point, the pectic cement between the cells degrades, and the potato can be safely matched.

What is Lyonnaise sauce made of? ›

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion.
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine.
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar.
  • 1 1/2 ounces Demi-Glace Gold® (or Demi-Glace de Veau Gold®, Jus de Poulet Lié Gold®, or Veggie-Glace Gold®) dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water.
  • Salt and ground black pepper.

What does Lyonnaise mean in French? ›

/ (ˌlaɪəˈneɪz, French ljɔnɛz) / adjective. (of food) cooked or garnished with onions, usually fried.

What does al gratin mean on potatoes? ›

What Does “Au Gratin” Mean? A “gratin” is any dish that is topped with cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter, then heated in the oven or under the broiler until brown and crispy, according to The Food Lover's Companion. The term au gratin or gratinée just refers to anything prepared in that manner.

Where did Lyonnaise potatoes originate? ›

Lyonnaise potatoes originated in Lyon, France, and are essentially pan-fried potatoes. Of course, there is a bit more to it than that as the sliced potatoes are roasted with caramelized onions, garlic, herbs, butter, and sometimes vinegar and cheese.

What is the lowest carb potato to eat? ›

The carb content varies depending on the potato variety. The lowest is Zerella with 8.9 g per 100 g. GiLICIOUS comes in at 10.3 g per 100. Both of these are marketed as low carb potatoes and claim '25% less carbs'.

Does potatoes have more carbs than bread? ›

Pasta and rice take the lead in most carbohydrates when compared to potatoes and bread, with both pasta and rice having approximately 45 grams of carbohydrates per serving. A medium-sized potato contains 25 grams of carbohydrates and a single slice of white bread contains 13 grams of carbohydrates.

What is the culinary terms of Lyonnaise? ›

Meaning of Lyonnaise in English

cooked in a style originally from the French city of Lyon, usually with onions: Lyonnaise potatoes The chicken was served with peas and Lyonnaise potatoes.

Why are they called duch*ess potatoes? ›

Pommes duch*ess were named after the Duke and duch*ess of Bourgogne, who were known for their love of fine dining and entertaining. According to legend, the dish was first created by the Duke's personal chef, who was tasked with coming up with a new and impressive potato dish for a royal banquet.

What do the French call potatoes? ›

'Pomme de terre' is how you say potato in French, and it literally translates to 'apple of the earth'.

What are the potato processing techniques? ›

Destoning, washing, peeling, cutting, cooking, mashing, drying, granulating, and packaging, all Potato processing methods are effortlessly performed.

What is the prepared cooking method Lyonnaise and is it a multiple stage or single stage cooking method? ›

Multiple-stage techniques involve more than one cooking method before they are finished. Potatoes Lyonnaise: (LEE-on-AZE) means that vegetables are pre-cooked, sliced, then fried with onions.

What cooking methods work best for mealy potatoes commonly called baking potatoes? ›

Starchy potatoes are a specific group of potatoes that are high in starch and low in sugar. Starchy potatoes (mealy potatoes) are best used for baking, mashing, and frying. These potatoes bake and mash fluffy and fry crisp. They do not hold up well when boiled.

Which technique prevents potatoes from turning brown? ›

Soak them in water

The best (and most popular) way to keep cut potatoes from turning brown is to completely submerge them in a bowl of water. Store the water-covered potatoes in a bowl in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them, up to one day in advance.

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