Crispy Mexican Potatoes (just 10 minutes prep)

This delicious Mexican potatoes Recipe is loaded with Mexican spices and crunchy fried potatoes. Serve as an accompaniment to Adobo Chicken, Pollo Asado, Carne Asada or Camarones a la Diabla.

One of the best things about making Mexican recipes with potatoes is the versatility. They can be used as a side (with Mexican pickled carrots), as part of an entree, or even as a taco or burrito filling.

In addition, the condiments and sauces can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences, which always results in a better end product.

Ingredients

Here are a few key ingredients needed to make Mexican Potatoes. See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients.

• Potatoes – Golden, red, or auburn potatoes work well.
• olive oil – Oil is essential to get those crispy and golden edges.
• Spices – A simple mix of Mexican seasonings is used, but to speed things up you can always use 1.5 tablespoons of chicken taco seasoning.
• parmesan cheese – Cheese isn’t required, but adds a ton of richness to the dish.

Choosing the perfect potato

Different potatoes give different results. Choose what you have on hand or enjoy the most:

• red potatoes: Starchy with a pillowy soft center.
• Red potatoes: Firm texture with thin skin.
• golden potatoes: Our favorite! Buttery, creamy with a semi-solid texture.

Mexican spices

As mentioned above, you can omit, add, or adjust the amount of virtually any spice. Here’s the traditional spice mix used in a Mexican potato recipe: cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt.

Other non-spiced flavor enhancers to consider: lime juice and fresh coriander leaves.

5 tips for crispy taters

Baked Mexican potatoes are even better when they’re super crunchy. Here are a few tips to ensure the skin gets nice and crispy:

Tip 1 – Before frying, soak the potatoes to remove excess starch. This is an optional step if you have time.

Tip 2 – Don’t skimp on the olive oil. Above all, the oil ensures a crispy skin.

Tip 3 – Stick to a metal baking sheet as the heat it conducts helps the texture.

Tip 4 – Do not overlap the potatoes or overcrowd the baking sheet. The hot air needs to get between each piece.

Tip 5 – Halfway through baking, turn the potatoes so both sides get direct heat.

How to make Mexican potatoes

There are only two steps to making Mexican Potatoes: see the recipe card below for the full list of instructions:

Prepare the potatoes – Cut the potatoes into equal pieces and coat with olive oil and spices.
Boil potatoes – Place the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.

recipe tips

• Be sure to dry the potatoes after washing or soaking to remove as much excess water as possible. The potatoes should be roasted and not steamed.
• To make this a Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe, simply switch in equal parts your favorite variety.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Mexican sauce

Who doesn’t love a good dipping sauce? There are countless sauce recipes that would be KILLER for dunking those crispy taters, including:

Mexican recipes with potatoes

Mexican recipes with potatoes are delicious and make for a great dinner. Here are a few ways to use these crunchy gems other than as a side dish:

variations

Here are some popular variations to consider:

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes

Just substitute equal parts sweet potatoes for the potatoes.

Papa con chorizo

Add 8 ounces. Add Mexican chorizo ​​to preheated skillet over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove all but 1 tbsp of the oil. When the potatoes are done baking, add them to the pan with the chorizo ​​and toss to coat.

Spicy Potatoes

To make this dish spicy, simply add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste. I recommend starting with 1 tsp and going up from there.

drink pairings

Here are some Mexican drinks that would go really well with this dish:

Mexican mule
Corona sunrise
Michelada
Mexican candy shot

With its tantalizing blend of spices and ease of preparation, this Mexican potato recipe is sure to become a family favorite.