Crispy Potato Tacos
Turn potatoes into a simple, healthy dinner with this crispy potato tacos recipe! Ready in about 30 minutes for a fuss-free dinner!
Ingredients
- 300 g Potatoes
- 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 3 Tortillas 20cm
- Chilli Sauce Sriracha Sauce
- Parsley
- 100 g Grated Cheese
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add diced potatoes, fill with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Drain the boiled potatoes from the saucepan, transfer to a mixing bowl, and mash until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the mashed potatoes to the skillet with the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Make a space in the center of the skillet, add extra virgin olive oil, cumin powder, and paprika, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Add chopped fresh parsley, mix together, and cook for 1 minute.
- Place a tortilla on a plate, spread sriracha sauce, add grated cheese, and potato mixture, sprinkle with grated cheese, and fold the tortillas over the filling. Repeat the step with the remaining tortillas.
- In another pan, heat some extra virgin olive oil on medium heat. Add the tacos and cook one side until it's crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Then flip them and do the same on the other side. Repeat this step with the rest of the tortillas.
- Serve the tacos immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
Potatoes: Choose Russets for fluffiness or Yukon Golds for a creamier texture if you're in the U.S., or Maris Piper if you're in the UK. Cut them evenly for uniform cooking.
Cooking Aromatics: Cook onions until fully translucent and starting to caramelize before adding garlic. Cook garlic just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
Spice Layering: Cook cumin and paprika for about 30 seconds to release their flavors without burning.
Fresh Herbs: Add fresh parsley at the end for bright flavor and color. You can also use cilantro for a different twist.
Tortillas: Use good quality tortillas. Corn tortillas add a traditional touch, while flour tortillas offer a softer bite.
Assembling Tacos: Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent them from breaking and to ensure even cooking.
Cooking Tacos: Use medium heat to get crispy tacos without burning. For extra crispiness, press down lightly with a spatula while cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg