Description
Potato tacos are a satisfying, plant-based dish that combines crispy tortillas with seasoned mashed potatoes. Packed with flavor and texture, these tacos are a hearty meal, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil for frying
Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, avocado, salsa
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook them until they’re tender, about 10-12 minutes. Once done, drain the potatoes well.
- Mash the cooked potatoes and mix in the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
- Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- While the oil heats, warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them more pliable.
- Spread a spoonful of the seasoned mashed potatoes onto one half of each tortilla and then fold them over.
- Carefully place the tacos in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they’re golden and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the tacos from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve your crispy potato tacos immediately, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, avocado, and salsa.
Notes
For a bit of heat, try adding pickled jalapeños or a spicy hot sauce to the tacos.
You can switch up the toppings depending on what you have on hand.
If you prefer a lighter option, you can bake the tacos instead of frying them. Just bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
