Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavours and hearty dishes. If you’re looking to add a delicious and satisfying side dish to your next meal, look no further than Mexican roasted potatoes. This simple yet flavorful recipe combines crispy roasted potatoes with a blend of traditional Mexican spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Whether you’re serving them as a side to your favourite Mexican main course or enjoying them on their own, these Mexican roasted potatoes are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, washed and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chilli powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Add the quartered potatoes to the bowl and toss them in the spice mixture until they are well coated.
4. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.
5. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Stir the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
6. Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with chopped cilantro, if desired.
7. Serve the Mexican roasted potatoes hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the potatoes.
Note: You can adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences. If you like spicy flavours, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the spice mixture
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Mexican Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds small red potatoes, washed and quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- lemon or Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chilli powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the quartered potatoes to the bowl and toss them in the spice mixture until they are well coated.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Stir the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with chopped cilantro, if desired.
- Serve the Mexican roasted potatoes hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the potatoes.
