5 from 57 votes
Taco Bell Spicy Potato Soft Taco
This recipe recreates Taco Bell's Spicy Potato Soft Taco featuring crispy fried potato cubes coated in a seasoned flour mixture, adding a spicy kick with paprika and cayenne. The potatoes are served warm in soft flour tortillas, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh lettuce. The result is a flavorful, textured taco with a balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch from the toppings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
576 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
Spicy Chipotle Sauce ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Dukes
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Crispy potato instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.
- Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into ½ inch to ¾ inch cubes. Rinse potatoes off, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare seasoned flour for potatoes by combining flour, onion power, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.
- Drop potato chunks into the flour, and coat well. Shake off excess seasoned flour before placing potatoes to the deep fryer.
- Deep fry for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown. Remove potatoes from the fryer, and drain on wire rack.
Cup of Yum
Chipotle sauce
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and puree for about 30 seconds. Store any unused sauce in an air-tight container.
Taco Assembly
- Prepare tacos by warming tortillas for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Add two to three tablespoons of potatoes to each tortilla, drizzle on chipotle sauce, and top with shredded lettuce and cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
1120mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1120mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.