Description
Crispy spiced potatoes fried in aromatic oil with cumin, chili, and paprika. A quick Mexican snack with bold flavor and perfect crunch from slow-frying technique (30 minutes total).
Ingredients
3 red potatoes (2cm cubes)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp minced cilantro
Instructions
Wash potatoes and cut into uniform 2cm cubes
Bring saucepan with potato cubes and 2 inches water to boil. Add ¼ tsp salt
Simmer 5 minutes, drain, and dry thoroughly with paper towels
Heat oil in skillet over low heat. Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder
Cook spices 1 minute, test oil temperature by touching spoon handle (comfortably warm)
Add potatoes to skillet in single layer. Fry on medium for 5 minutes, shaking pan
Stir aggressively until golden edges form (5 more minutes). Watch for smoke
Notes
Use canned smoked paprika if fresh unavailable
Culantro acceptable cilantro substitute
Adjust salt after frying
crumble excess spice mix for second batch if desired
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: trends
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg