Crispy Potato Tacos

Crispy Potato Tacos

from maricruzavalos.com
50 min
24 servings

These crispy tacos are stuffed with a creamy and cheesy potato mixture. A delicious and budget-friendly recipe for every days meal.

Ingredients

  • 18 oz (500 gr) potatoes
  • 1 cup (130 gr) Queso Fresco or Cotija cheese (or cheedar if you prefer)
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt (to taste)
  • 24 Corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying
  • 1.1 lb (500 gr) tomatoes (about 3 medium)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Cotija, Queso Fresco or Feta cheese (as needed)
  • Shredded Iceberg lettuce (as needed)
  • Onions (sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes until tender. Peel them and transfer to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat corn tortillas on a hot skillet or griddle until soft and pliable.

  3. 3

    Boil tomatoes until you see the skin is falling off. Reserve 2 cups of water and discard the rest.

  4. 4

    Heat about 1.5 inch (4cm) oil on a frying pan over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Place tacos on plates and add lettuce on top, pour sauce and finish with onions and crumbled cheese. Serve immediately.