Taco Night Potatoes

Taco Night Potatoes

Contributed by : Jill Kanwischer
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Mexican Recipes : Side Dishes

My son Alek sent me this recipe to make for taco night. They are supposed to be a copycat recipe of the Taco Bell Fiesta Potatoes. I don't know if they tasted the same, but they were delicious and super easy to make.

Total Time

1 hour, 25 minutes

Prepare Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Recipe Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients of
Taco Night Potatoes

  •  5 lbs yellow potatoes
  •  1/2 cup olive oil

Coating

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

How to Make
Taco Night Potatoes

  1. Boil washed and trimmed whole potatoes in 1 quart of water for 20 minutes.
  2. Dice potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Toss with oil. Combine the coating ingredients and toss with the potatoes.
  3. Divide potatoes onto two large greased baking sheets, spreading out (avoid overcrowding).
  4. Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom in between.
  5. Serve with nacho cheese and sour cream, or use for burritos or tacos. 

Notes

To re-heat, bake at 400F for 8 - 10 minutes or until sizzling.

 

Additional flavour - add onion powder, garlic powder, cumin or chili powder to taste.