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Mexican Style Street Potatoes

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Potatoes provide potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, especially when you leave the nutrient-rich skins on. Roasting instead of frying achieves crispy exteriors with less oil while maintaining nutrients.
Mexican Style Street Potatoes

Mexican Style Street Potatoes

Recipe by Daily Disher

Mexican Style Street Potatoes feature roasted quartered potatoes seasoned with chili powder and garlic powder, topped with crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Course: SideCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 4 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

45

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups small potatoes, quartered

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder

    • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

    • 0.5 cup crumbled queso fresco

    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

    • 0.25 cup lime wedges

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly, ensuring they become crisp and golden.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered potatoes, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
    • Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on a baking sheet making sure they are in a single layer, which will help them cook uniformly.
    • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
    • Once roasted, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Then transfer the potatoes to a serving dish.
    • Top the roasted potatoes with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro for a fresh and flavorful finish.
    • Serve the potatoes warm with lime wedges on the side, allowing each person to squeeze lime over their serving as desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    These Mexican Style Street Potatoes capture all the bold, exciting flavors of authentic street food in a simple side dish that’s irresistible. Small potatoes get tossed with chili powder and garlic powder before roasting until they’re golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Fresh toppings of crumbled queso fresco, bright cilantro, and a squeeze of lime add layers of flavor and texture that transform simple roasted potatoes into something truly special—making these perfect alongside tacos, grilled meats, or even as a satisfying vegetarian main course.

    5.0 from 4 votes

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