Description
Delicious crispy spiced potatoes seasoned perfectly with a blend of spices and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Waxy Potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika can be used as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (Use mild if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Omit for a milder dish)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh, minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Fresh is best)
- 0 cup Cilantro (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Scrub and peel potatoes, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat oil in skillet, add potatoes in a single layer, stir every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes until crispy.
- Make Spice Blend: In a bowl, combine salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together.
- Combine: Once potatoes are golden, sprinkle spice mix over and stir well. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over potatoes, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Choosing the right variety of potatoes affects the texture. Yukon Golds are recommended for their creaminess.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg