Description
Mexican potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy edges with fluffy insides for a mouthwatering experience. This flavorful dish, seasoned with earthy spices like cumin and paprika, will transport you straight to a fiesta. Perfect as a side or main dish, these vibrant potatoes are sure to steal the show at any gathering. With easy preparation and bold flavors, you’ll want to make them time and time again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and chop the potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss in the potato pieces until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg