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Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes Recipe

Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes Recipe for Flavor Lovers

Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes recipe brings the essence of street food to your kitchen with a crispy exterior and creamy inside, perfect for snacks or side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Red or yellow potatoes Diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds smoky taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Provides heat
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Offers earthy flavor
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper Optional for extra kick
For Topping
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 lime Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 handful Cilantro Freshly chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Scrub and peel the potatoes, then dice them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes in a single layer and cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the cooked potatoes and stir.
  6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Squeeze lime juice over the potatoes and toss gently. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve in paper cones or bowls garnished with extra lime wedges and cilantro for a fun presentation.

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