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Taco Bell Spicy Potato Soft Taco

Taco Bell Spicy Potato Taco is a great meatless meal with loads of flavor! Get the easy copycat recipe to make the best potato tacos with homemade chipotle sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 576 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes
  • 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 finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
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 ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

Crispy potato instructions
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  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash and peel potatoes.  Cut potatoes into ½ inch to ¾ inch cubes.  Rinse potatoes off, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Prepare seasoned flour for potatoes by combining flour, onion power, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Drop potato chunks into the flour, and coat well.  Shake off excess seasoned flour before placing potatoes to the deep fryer.
  5.  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.
Chipotle sauce
  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and puree for about 30 seconds. Store any unused sauce in an air-tight container.
Taco Assembly
  1. Prepare tacos by warming tortillas for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
  2. 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 (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 447IU (9%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.