Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes (Printable)

Golden crispy potatoes coated in smoky spices with zesty lime finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

→ For Cooking

02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

→ Aromatics & Finishing

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp lime juice
10 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced potatoes and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the potatoes. Stir well to coat.
05 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the potatoes with lime juice.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The outside gets impossibly crispy while the inside stays fluffy and tender
  • The spice blend hits all the right notes without overwhelming your palate
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet or the potatoes will steam instead of getting crispy
  • Resist the urge to stir too often, letting them develop that golden crust on each side
  • The garlic burns quickly so add it at the very end and watch it closely
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform cubes so they all cook at the same rate
  • Dry the diced potatoes thoroughly with a clean towel before adding to hot oil
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