5 from 18 votes
Mexican Potatoes
Mexican Potatoes are oven-roasted cubed potatoes seasoned with a flavorful blend of sea salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Tossed in olive oil and baked until crisp outside and tender inside, these potatoes offer a richly seasoned side dish with a smoky, mildly spicy edge. Using Russet or Yukon gold potatoes provides a tender interior contrasting the crispy exterior from roasting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
242 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato Russet or Yukon gold
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry potatoes. Slice into 1 inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, add cubed potatoes, oil and all seasonings. Toss until potatoes are completely coated.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on lined pan.
- Roast for 30 minutes or until potatoes are crispy on the outside and fork tender. For crispier potatoes, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Finally, remove from oven. Serve hot and fresh!
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Notes
- Russet and Yukon gold potatoes provide good balance of crispy outside and tender inside; baby red potatoes work well too.
- Don’t skimp on seasoning to ensure robust flavor; adjust spice amounts to taste.
- Roast potatoes until both crispy and fork tender without flipping.
- Optional broiling for 1-2 minutes can increase crispness; watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days and reheat in oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Potassium
978mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 978mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.