Description
Crispy, spicy potatoes inspired by Mexican street food, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the golden potatoes and stir to coat evenly.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Remove from heat and drizzle lime juice over the potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve perfect crispiness. These potatoes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg