🇨🇭 Swiss Cuisine

Bratkartoffeln

Swiss Fried Potatoes

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 256 kcal

Crispy golden pan-fried potato slices with onions and fresh herbs, a beloved Swiss side dish that elevates the humble potato to perfection.

Ingredients

800g waxy potatoes, boiled and cooled
1 large onion, sliced
3 tbsp vegetable oil or clarified butter
Salt and pepper
Fresh chives, chopped
Fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions

1 Slice cooled boiled potatoes into 5mm thick rounds.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3 Add potato slices in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 4-5 min until golden on bottom.
4 Flip and add onion slices. Continue cooking for another 4-5 min.
5 Season generously with salt and pepper.
6 Cook until both potatoes and onions are crispy and golden.
7 Transfer to plates and scatter with fresh chives.

Did You Know?

The secret to perfect Bratkartoffeln is using day-old boiled potatoes — freshly boiled ones have too much moisture and will never get properly crispy.