Description
Spicy Potato Soft Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy seasoned potato bites paired with fresh, crunchy toppings and a creamy chipotle sauce. Perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner, these tacos offer a burst of flavors and textures that cater to both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. With minimal prep time and customizable heat levels, they are an ideal choice for meal prepping or family-friendly meals. Enjoy the fun of assembling your own tacos with various toppings for a personalized dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes (Russet or Idaho)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1–3 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 12 street taco size flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. In a large bowl, combine diced potatoes with olive oil and spices; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, chipotles (to taste), lime juice, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt until smooth to make the chipotle sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat. Assemble each taco with crispy potato bites, lettuce, cheese, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 110g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg