Spicy Mexican-Style Street Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy potatoes coated in smoky spices and lime

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

→ For Cooking

02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

→ Aromatics & Finishing

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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spice blend hits every note—smoky, earthy, and just enough heat to keep you coming back for another bite
  • They transform humble potatoes into something that feels like street food magic without any special equipment
02 -
  • Resist the urge to stir the potatoes too frequently—that constant flipping prevents proper crisping
  • The lime juice must be added after the heat is off or it will evaporate before hitting your taste buds
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding the first batch—this initial sizzle is crucial for crust formation
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