Mexican Spiced Crispy Potatoes Recipe
These Mexican Potatoes are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and pan-fried to a crispy, golden perfection, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed potatoes (about 5 medium)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is also good)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Add potatoes to bowl: Add potatoes to a bowl with 2 tablespoons of oil and stir to coat.
- Season potatoes: Combine all of the seasonings, sprinkle over the potatoes, and stir to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Heat oil in skillet: Add the oil to a skillet large enough to hold all the potato pieces in a single layer and heat over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
- Brown potatoes: Add the potatoes and allow them to brown before stirring or flipping, about 5 minutes.
- Cook potatoes: Continue cooking and flipping occasionally until the potatoes are done.
- Check doneness: Potatoes are done when they are soft in the middle. Continue cooking for darker and crispier potatoes if desired.
- Drain potatoes: When the potatoes are done, remove them from the skillet and drain them on paper towels or a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Keywords: Mexican potatoes recipe, crispy pan-fried potatoes, seasoned potatoes side dish, easy Mexican potato recipe, spicy potatoes
Find it online: https://foodarohub.com/mexican-spiced-crispy-potatoes-recipe/
