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Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe

Author: By The Forkful
192kcal
5 from 3 votes
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 25 minutes
These delicious crispy potato tacos are ready in under 25 minutes, and make the perfect flavor-packed Mexican side dish. Served here with a creamy jalapeno dip and pickled red onions.
Servings 4 tacos
Course Main Meals
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 taco tortilla wraps
  • 250 g white potatoes (~2 large potatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 45 g cheddar cheese (grated )
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 10 g cilantro chopped

Method

  1. Dice your potatos into cubes and add them to a saucepan. Add just enough water to cover the potatoes, then bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender (10-15 minutes).
    250 g white potatoes
  2. Drain the potatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, sour cream, seasonings, and cheese, and mix/mash the ingredients until fully combined.
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper, 0.25 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper, 2 tablespoon sour cream, 2 garlic cloves, 10 g cilantro, 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  4. Spread the potato filling over your taco wraps and top with the grated cheese.
    45 g cheddar cheese, 4 taco tortilla wraps
  5. Fry the tacos in the oil for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
    1 tablespoon oil

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories192kcalCarbohydrates21gProtein6gFat10gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat4gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol15mgSodium193mgPotassium350mgFiber2gSugar1gVitamin A629IUVitamin C14mgCalcium131mgIron2mg

Notes

These crispy potato tacos are best served hot and fresh! If you have leftovers, bake them in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
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