Description
Crispy Mexican Potatoes are a flavorful and crunchy side dish featuring seasoned parboiled potatoes roasted to perfection, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime for a zesty finish. Perfect as an appetizer or a side, these potatoes combine smoky spices with crispy textures for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium white potatoes
Seasoning & 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 Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. Place them in a saucepan and cover with cold water, just enough to submerge them. Bring to a boil.
- Parboil: Cook the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until they are fork tender but not falling apart. Drain thoroughly and return to the hot pan. Cover and shake to rough up the edges, creating a textured surface for roasting.
- Preheat Oven: While the potatoes are boiling, pour the olive oil into a baking tray. Place the tray in the oven and heat it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to warm the oil.
- Season Potatoes: Carefully transfer the roughed-up potatoes into the hot baking tray. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Gently toss or stir to coat all the pieces evenly.
- Roast: Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning once or twice, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, toss with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately for optimal crispiness.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh on the day of making for maximum crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- The cilantro and lime add fresh flavor but can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
