These gorgeous spicy, crispy Mexican potatoes combine the hearty goodness of roasted potatoes with the zesty flavors of Mexican spices. Served with a mouth-watering good avocado crema dip, you'll be thinking about this small plate for weeks.

I have been on a real roll with my potato dishes recently. My beloved Greek potatoes and whipped feta small plate recipe went viral on social media, amassing over 5 million views - and we've kept on serving more potato-goodness ever since.

These Mexican potatoes are great in potato tacos, in a black bean burrito, or served alongside some delicious Mexican pinto beans. This spicy, crispy Mexican potatoes recipe is everything you could want from a potato dish. Paired with the avocado dip, you're in heaven.

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• The Spicy Mexican Potatoes are packed with bold and savory flavours, thanks to a medley of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, garlic salt, and more.
  
• The Avocado Crema adds a creamy and refreshing contrast to the spicy potatoes, with the creamy richness of avocado, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño. Try both in this breakfast burrito recipe!
  
• Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.
  
• You can easily customize the level of spiciness to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of jalapeños and chili powder.
  
• With just a handful of ingredients, it's a budget-friendly option that doesn't compromise on taste.
  
• This is the perfect Mexican-themed small plate recipe, ideal for serving alongside other dishes such as Mexican beans or even with black bean tacos on the side! Plus a big pico de gallo to finish.

How to Make This Mexican Potatoes Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Paprika Roast Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).Chop the baking potatoes into cubes and place them in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover them.

Parboil the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes until they are just fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and then place a lid on the pan. Shake the potatoes gently to rough up the edges.

Step 2: Roast your potatoes

While the potatoes are boiling, pour the olive oil into your baking tray and place it in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to warm.

Transfer the roughed-up potatoes into the warm baking tray with the heated oil. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder or cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices.

Roast the potatoes in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until they are crispy and golden.

Expert Tips for Getting Super Crispy Mexican Potatoes

I get a lot of questions on how I get my roast potatoes so crispy - and I'm not going to leave you stranded here! Here are my top tips for beautifully crispy Mexican roast potatoes, every time:

• Parboil your potatoes for 10 minutes, drain, and then shake the potatoes in the pan to rough up the edges. This gives you those wonderful crispy bits on the potatoes.
• Pop your baking dish in the oven with your oil for a few minutes before adding the potatoes to warm the oil.
• Make sure you're cooking them for long enough! The difference between potatoes roasted for 30 minutes vs 45 - 50 minutes is phenomenal. Be patient, and you'll be rewarded!

Air Frying Your Potatoes

If you have an air fryer, you can also cook your potatoes in this to cut down on time and get super crispy potatoes!

I still par-boil my potatoes, then coat them in the oil and spices, spread them evenly across my air fryer, and cook for 20 - 25 minutes at 200C | 395F.

Avocado Crema to Pair with Your Spicy Potatoes

These Mexican roast potatoes pair perfectly with the creamy, smooth avocado crema dip. It's so easy to make and lasts will in the fridge for 24 hours or so. Adjust the jalapenos to your own taste as this dish can get quite spicy!

Serving Ideas for This Mexican Potatoes Recipe

These Spicy Mexican Potatoes make a fantastic side dish for tacos, or as a tasty snack on their own. Serve them with a side of fresh salsa or pico de gallo for an extra burst of flavor. You could even adapt my potato tacos recipe to put these potatoes and the dip inside instead!

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