Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes
If you’re craving a vibrant and flavorful side dish, look no further than our Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes Recipe! This dish combines crispy, golden potatoes with a smoky spice blend that captures the essence of street food in Mexico. Perfect for any occasion—be it a busy weeknight dinner or a festive family gathering—these potatoes are sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this quick and easy recipe that’s not only delicious but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as a snack or alongside your favorite main dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the crispy potatoes and stir well to coat evenly.
- Toss in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg