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Tacos de Papa Crispy potato tacos topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cheese, served on a white platter with limes and radishes.

Crispy Potato Street Tacos

Golden, crunchy potato-filled tacos that feel nostalgic, comforting, and perfect for sharing at the table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Fry Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4.5 lb russet potatoes peeled, rinsed, and cut evenly
  • 1.1 qt water enough to fully submerge potatoes
  • 4.5 tablespoon unsalted butter cubed for easier melting
  • 0.55 cup heavy cream room temperature for smoother texture
  • 0.55 cup whole milk warmed slightly
  • 1.2 tablespoon kosher salt fine-grain, plus extra if needed
  • 1.1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground recommended
  • 0.6 cup frying oil high-heat oil such as safflower or vegetable
  • 18 corn tortillas softened before filling
  • 0.6 head green lettuce thinly shredded for topping
  • 2.25 large tomatoes diced into small pieces
  • 0.75 cup red salsa spicy style, for serving

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a rolling boil and gently lower the potatoes in, cooking until a fork slides through easily but the pieces still hold their shape. prep
  2. Pour the potatoes into a colander and let all excess water drain away completely. prep
  3. Return the potatoes to low heat and mash them while blending in butter, milk, cream, salt, and pepper until creamy and cohesive. mix
  4. Heat the frying oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat until hot enough to sizzle on contact. prep
  5. Warm the tortillas in small batches using a skillet or microwave until flexible and easy to fold. prep
  6. Spoon the potato mixture onto each tortilla, fold in half, and carefully slide into the hot oil, holding briefly with tongs if needed to keep closed. assemble
  7. Fry each taco until deeply golden on one side, flip, and cook the second side until equally crisp. bake
  8. Transfer cooked tacos to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat until all tacos are fried. finish
  9. Top tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa just before serving for best texture. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 620mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg

Notes

These tacos are simple, humble, and deeply comforting. Crisp on the outside and creamy inside, they’re the kind of meal that brings everyone back to the kitchen for seconds.

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