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If you love crispy potatoes and the smoky, savoury taste of bacon, this recipe is a match made in heaven. These Pan-fried baby potatoes with Crispy Bacon are golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavour from caramelized onions, garlic, and a sprinkle of fresh spring onions.

This dish is versatile, can be made quick and easy and a pure comfort food. It can be served as a side dish for lunch/dinner, a party appetiser, or even a hearty snack or simply to enjoy it with your salad. The best part? It’s delicious and tastefully addictive

My family loves this potatoes with crispy bacon as a side dish with rice meal. I simply love it with a plate full of salad. And you can totally enjoy it guilt free.

Why you’ll love this recipe?

Crispy & Golden: The baby potatoes are pan-fried to perfection.

Smoky flavour: Bacon adds richness and depth to every bite.

Easy & quick: Ready in under 30 minutes.

Crowd-pleaser: Perfect for gatherings, family lunch/dinners, party appetiser and quick bites.

Ingredients: (Serves 2–3)

• 300 g baby potatoes (parboiled with skin on) 

• 8-10 strips bacon 

• 2 tbsp olive oil or bacon fat (for frying)

• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

• 4-5 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1-2 dried chillies (chopped)

• ½ tsp crushed black pepper

• ½ tsp smoked Kashmiri paprika (optional, for extra flavor and colour)

• Pinch of turmeric powder 

• Salt to taste 

• 3-4 spring onion greens (chopped, for garnish)

Method:

1. Prep the potatoes

• Wash baby potatoes thoroughly and parboil them until just tender (not mushy).

• Drain and peel the potato skin. Cut in halves and keep aside. 

2. Cook the bacon

• In a pan, cook bacon strips on medium heat until crispy.

• Remove bacon and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.

3. Fry the potatoes

• In the same pan, add olive oil on the bacon fat. 

• Add sliced onion and garlic, stir-fry until caramelise. 

• Add baby potatoes, chopped red chillies, turmeric powder and pan-fry on medium-high heat until golden and crispy on all sides.

• Season with black pepper, smoked paprika, and a touch of salt if needed.

• Cut the bacon strips into small pieces with a kitchen scissor or knife. Toss the crispy bacon back into the pan. Mix well.

• Garnish with fresh spring onion greens.

• Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy with a plate full of salad. 

Notes: Instead of bacon, you can add chicken sausage or mushrooms for extra protein and umami flavour.