Description
Crispy Mexican Potatoes are a flavorful and crunchy side dish featuring tender parboiled potatoes seasoned with smoky spices, roasted to perfection, and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime. Perfect as a snack or accompaniment to any Mexican-inspired meal, this recipe delivers bold flavors with a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium white potatoes
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Garnish
- 1 handful cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Place the chopped potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Parboil for 10-15 minutes until just fork tender. Drain thoroughly, then cover the pan and shake gently to rough up the edges of the potatoes for a crispy texture.
- Preheat the Oven: Pour the olive oil into a baking tray and place it in the oven for about 5 minutes to warm the oil and tray.
- Season and Toss: Carefully transfer the parboiled potatoes to the hot baking tray. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder or cayenne, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to evenly coat all the pieces with the seasoning and oil.
- Roast the Potatoes: Roast the seasoned potatoes in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown, flipping or tossing them halfway through for even cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, scatter chopped cilantro over the top, and squeeze lime juice over the potatoes. Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Notes
- Best enjoyed on the day of preparation for optimal crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the cayenne or chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
