Spicy Potato Tacos
Kick your weeknight dinners up a notch with our flavorful Spicy Potato Tacos recipe! These tacos feature perfectly seasoned and roasted-to-golden potatoes, with shredded lettuce, cilantro and vegan sour cream. The potatoes are packed with bold, smoky, and spicy flavors and is a creative twist on ordinary tacos. Enjoy this meal with our easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
For the spicy potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- salt and pepper to taste
For the tacos:
- corn or flour tortillas (for gluten free choose corn or gluten free such as rice tortillas)
- vegan sour cream (store bought or make your own)
- shredded lettuce
- other favorite toppings: salsa, guacamole, vegan cheese, tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the peeled, cubed potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy. Rinse the potatoes in cold water and drain well..
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned parboiled potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
- While the potatoes are roasting, wash and shred the lettuce. Prepare any additional toppings.
- Once the potatoes have been roasted, take a separate pan or directly on the stove, warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Spoon the spicy potatoes onto each tortilla. Add your favorite taco toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and vegan cheese.