Description
These potato tacos are crispy, flavorful, and budget-friendly. Made with seasoned potatoes, warm tortillas, and your favorite toppings, they’re perfect for family dinners, parties, or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6–8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Toppings of choice: salsa, sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Preparing the Potatoes:
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender.
- Drain well and mash lightly (or keep chunky for texture).
- Cooking the Seasoned Potatoes:
- In a pan, heat olive oil and add potatoes with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until slightly crispy.
- Assembling Your Potato Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with seasoned potatoes.
- Adding Flavorful Toppings:
- Add toppings of your choice (salsa, avocado, cheese, sour cream, etc.).
- Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
Use sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist.
Keep tortillas warm in a clean kitchen towel before serving.
Make it vegan by skipping dairy toppings or using plant-based alternatives.
For meal prep: prepare potatoes ahead and store separately, then assemble when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg