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Easy Mexican Roasted Potatoes These homemade Easy Mexican Roasted Potatoes are golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor. Seasoned with a blend of spices like chili powder, paprika, and cumin, the potatoes are perfectly roasted until crisp on the outside and tender inside. Fresh cilantro adds a pop of color and freshness, making this dish a delicious and vibrant side for any Mexican-inspired meal.

Easy Mexican Roasted Potatoes

These crispy and flavorful Easy Mexican Roasted Potatoes are quick, easy, and the perfect side dish for burritos, BBQs, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 173
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for a smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt enhances seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for a mild heat
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin adds earthy flavor
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder adds spice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano herbal note
  • 1 kg potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons rapeseed/canola oil for coating plus extra for greasing the roasting tin
  • Sea salt flakes for garnish
  • Chopped fresh coriander/cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, Gas Mark 7. prep
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. mix
  3. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1.5cm slices. Then cut the slices into 1.5cm x 1.5cm sticks and finally into 1.5cm cubes. prep
  4. Rinse the diced potato cubes under cold water, drain, and pat them dry with a clean tea towel. prep
  5. Toss the potato cubes in rapeseed oil until evenly coated. mix
  6. Add the crushed garlic and toss again to distribute it evenly among the potatoes. mix
  7. Lightly grease a shallow roasting tin with extra oil and spread the potatoes evenly in a single layer. Leave space between each cube for crispness. prep
  8. Place the roasting tin in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning the potatoes after 15 minutes to ensure even browning. bake
  9. Once golden and crispy, remove from the oven and garnish with sea salt flakes and chopped fresh coriander. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 401mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Easy Mexican Roasted Potatoes are perfect for any meal. Serve them with your favorite Mexican dishes or as a quick snack. They're crispy, flavorful, and the ideal comfort food!

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