Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Mexican-Style Street Potatoes cooked to golden perfection with a blend of smoky paprika, chili powder, and fresh lime juice for a zesty finish. This quick and easy skillet recipe makes a perfect side dish or snack bursting with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 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 hot oil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper to create the seasoning blend.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the cooked potatoes and stir well to coat all pieces with the flavorful spices.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt, enhancing the flavor.
- Add Lime Juice: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle fresh lime juice over the seasoned potatoes to add a bright, tangy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the potatoes and serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture or russet potatoes for extra crunchiness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to make the potatoes more or less spicy according to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, pat potatoes dry before cooking and do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Leftover potatoes can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Fresh lime juice adds brightness, but you can substitute with lemon juice in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican street potatoes, crispy potatoes, skillet potatoes, spicy potatoes, side dish, Mexican-inspired recipe
