Description
Delicious Mexican Potatoes roasted to perfection with a blend of smoky and spicy seasonings. These crispy and flavorful potatoes make a perfect side dish for tacos, grilled meats, or breakfast burritos. Easily customizable with optional toppings like cilantro, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this recipe is both vegetarian and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 pounds baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Optional Toppings
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced red onion
- Sliced jalapeños
- Crumbled Cotija cheese
- Sour cream or crema
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, add the bite-sized potato chunks. Drizzle them with olive oil, then sprinkle the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the potatoes. Toss everything together thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown evenly and develop a crispy texture on the edges.
- Add Lime Juice and Garnish: Once the potatoes are beautifully golden and crispy, remove them from the oven. Immediately squeeze the juice of half a lime over the hot potatoes and toss gently to coat. Top with any desired optional toppings such as chopped cilantro, diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, crumbled Cotija cheese, or a dollop of sour cream or crema.
- Serve Warm: Serve the Mexican Potatoes warm as a flavorful side dish alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired meals like tacos, grilled meats, or breakfast burritos.
Notes
- This dish is a versatile side and pairs exceptionally well with tacos, grilled meats, and breakfast burritos.
- For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or drizzle with your favorite hot sauce before serving.
- To save time, you can prepare these in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
