Description
This Mexican-Style Street Potatoes recipe delivers crispy, flavorful potatoes seasoned with a vibrant blend of spices and fresh lime juice, garnished with cilantro for an authentic street food experience right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
Seasoning & Garnish
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Prepare spice mix: In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create the seasoning blend.
- Season potatoes: Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the potatoes and stir well to coat them thoroughly with the spices.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, enhancing the flavor.
- Finish with lime: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle fresh lime juice over the potatoes to add a bright, tangy finish.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the potatoes with chopped fresh cilantro before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Use a medium heat to ensure potatoes cook evenly and become crispy without burning.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the level of spiciness according to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes prior to cooking and pat dry.
- Serve as a side dish or a tasty snack inspired by Mexican street food flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican street potatoes, crispy potatoes, spicy potatoes, Mexican side dish, potato recipe
