Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes Recipe
This Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes recipe features crispy diced potatoes tossed in a smoky, spicy blend of paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro for a vibrant, flavorful side dish inspired by Mexican street food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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 Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create the spice blend.
- Add Spices to Potatoes: Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the cooked potatoes, stirring well to coat them thoroughly with the spices.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to distribute it evenly.
- Finish with Lime Juice: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lime juice over the potatoes, mixing gently to combine the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the spicy potatoes with chopped fresh cilantro before serving hot as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking and pat dry thoroughly.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level to your preference.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a spicy vegetarian side.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste slightly.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your chili powder and other spices are certified gluten-free.
