Description
This Spicy Potato Soft Taco recipe features crispy, flavorful potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne, nestled in soft tortillas and topped with fresh shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, vegan cheese, and salsa. It’s a delicious and satisfying vegan taco option perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 Pounds Potatoes, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
Taco Assembly
- Shredded Lettuce (about 1 cup)
- Chopped Tomatoes (about 1 cup)
- Shredded Vegan Cheese (1 cup)
- Salsa or Sauce of Choice (1/2 cup)
- Soft Tortillas (6 to 8, flour or corn as preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then strain, rinse with fresh water, and gently pat dry with a towel to ensure they fry up crisp.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes along with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat all potato pieces in the seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on most sides, about 20 to 25 minutes. Patience is key to ensure they get the perfect texture and flavor.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spoon the cooked spicy potatoes onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded vegan cheese, and your favorite salsa or sauce. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes is important to remove starch and help them crisp better when cooking.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your heat preference.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your dietary preference.
- This recipe is vegan and can be adapted for gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spicy potato taco, vegan taco recipe, soft tacos, easy vegetarian tacos, Mexican vegan recipe
