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Bowl of fried bell peppers, potatoes, and onions served warm on a wooden board.

Fried Bell Peppers and Potatoes Recipe

Crispy Fried Bell Peppers and Potatoes cooked in olive oil make an easy Italian side dish with sweet peppers and golden potatoes.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 medium red bell peppers – cut into 5 cm – 2-inch pieces
  • 2 large or 3 medium potatoes – chopped into 3 cm – 1 ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion – sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt – to taste

Instructions

  1. Put the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes over low heat for about 10 minutes, or until almost cooked. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same frying pan, fry the bell peppers over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, or until almost cooked.
  3. Add the fried potatoes and sliced onions to the pan. Season with salt to taste, then fry for another 5 minutes, or until everything is cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Covering the pan with a lid while the vegetables cook will shorten the cooking time slightly.