Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor discover the joy of making Mexican Tacos de Papa Dorados at home with fresh potatoes and tortillas!
Ingredients
- Potatoes (2large, russets recommended)
- Cotija cheese (1/4 cup)
- Spices: Taco Seasoning (1 teaspoon). You may also opt for ancho or guajillo powder, or paprika.
- Vegetable oil (1 cup, for frying)
- Corn tortillas. You can also use flour tortillas.
- Toppings: Pico de gallo, queso fresco, sliced radish, chili flakes, adobo sauce. Be creative with your choices!
Instructions
Preparing the Potatoes
Begin this tantalizing taco journey with the star, the potatoes. Follow these steps:
- Give the potatoes a good scrub, clean all the dirt, no need to peel them.
- Place these potato chunks in a pot and cover with cool water.
- Turn on the heat, bring it to a low boil.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes, until they are fork tender, you know, the kind where the fork goes in smoothly.
- Drain the potatoes well. Say bye to that starchy water.
- And voila! Your potatoes are ready to be mashed!
How to Make the Filling and Assemble Tacos
To make the filling and assemble the Tacos:
- Add butter and Mexican crema or sour cream to your cooked potatoes.
- Season it with garlic powder, cumin, and salt. You've got a delicious Mexican-style mash.
- Take a corn tortilla, spread about 1/4th cup of the potato filling, and fold it in half like a mini sandwich.
- Press gently to spread the filling evenly.
- Prepare all the tacos this way and set them aside.
- Congratulations, your tacos are now ready for some frying!
Frying till it’s Crispy and 'Dorado'
Now, let's get frying!
- Heat up vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is heated, carefully, place the tacos in the pan.
- Cook for about 2-4 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown color.
- Flip those beauties over using a spatula or tongs, cook the other side till it matches.
- Use tongs to remove the tacos from the oil, let them rest on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Be patient and let them cool down a little before adding toppings. You're just moments away from taco heaven!
How to Air Fry Dorados de papas
Thinking of a healthier way to enjoy these crispy treats? Then, air frying is your answer!
- Preheat your air fryer at 375°F (190°C).
- Place the prepared tacos in the air-fryer basket, leaving some space in between each of them.
- Cook for around 5 minutes, until the tacos turn golden brown.
- Mind that smaller air fryers might require working in batches.
- And that's it! Healthy and crispy Tacos de Papa, without the extra calories from oil. Enjoy!
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- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 643
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30