Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes (Print Version)

Crispy diced potatoes coated in smoky spices and finished with garlic, lime, and cilantro.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

→ Cooking

02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

→ Aromatics & Finishing

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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 and stir well to coat thoroughly.
05 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the potatoes with fresh lime juice.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Street-Food Inspired: Captures the authentic smoky heat of classic street vendors.
  • Perfect Texture: Achieves a golden, crispy exterior with a soft center.
  • Simple Ingredients: Uses common pantry staples like paprika, cumin, and garlic.
02 -
  • Garlic Timing: Add the minced garlic at the very end to ensure it becomes fragrant without burning or turning bitter.
  • Uniform Dicing: Cut potatoes into even sizes to ensure they all finish cooking at the same time.
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