Make deliciously crispy Mexican Potatoes in just 45 minutes, in the oven or air fryer. Topped with lime & cilantro this is a yummy side dish with a spicy kick - and at its best served with a cool sauce or sour cream.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread out the quartered potatoes on the baking sheet, and roast in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes, until crispy but not burnt.
Squeeze over lime juice and sprinkle over cilantro. Serve!
½ lime, ½ cup cilantro
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Place potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 20 minutes, shaking to turn them halfway.
Squeeze over lime juice and sprinkle over cilantro. Serve!
½ lime, ½ cup cilantro
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
Spices: You can use my mix or a store bought kind, or whatever recipe you prefer for Mexican seasoning.
Potatoes: Medium sized potatos are perfect for quartering. If your potatoes are larger you can cut them into more pieces, or allow for more time to cook. You can also make this recipe with whole potatoes, potatoes cut in half, potato wedges, cubes - or any shape you like. Just adjust the cook time depending on the size.
Waxy potatoes like red potatoes are best for roasting
Olive oil can be swapped for a neutral cooking oil
Chopped cilantro and lime can be omitted - but they add a nice freshness to the dish
Some delicious additions include queso fresco or Feta cheese as well as cooked chorizo
Tips & tricks
Peeling optional - I prefer to keep the peel on my potatoes
Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30-60 minutes first if you have the time
Dry the potatoes after washing, for the best crisp
Air fry or use a convection / fan oven for the crispiest potatoes
Adjust cook time depending on the size of the potatoes - check them toward the end to make sure they're not burning
Cook time can vary depending on how "fast" your oven is
Add lime juice just before serving or the potatoes will loose their crisp
Best served hot from the oven - while you can keep leftovers, they will loose their crispy texture
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer in 2 minute increments