Potato Soft Tacos
Inspired by a Taco Bell favorite, these spicy potatoes with creamy jalapeno sauce will be sure to hit the spot!
Yield: 4
Materials
Potatoes
- 2 tsp Canola Oil
- 3 Gold Potatoes (~500 grams)
- 2 tsp Tapatio Hot Sauce (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
- Salt (to taste)
Taco Sauce
- 1/2 c Sour Cream
- 1/2 c Mayonnaise ( I used veganaise)
- 1.5 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapenos
- 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeno brine
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/8 tsp Smoked Paprika
- dash of Cayenne
- 3/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
Additional Ingredients
- Green Chillies
- White Vinegar
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- Cheese
- Lettuce
Taco Shells
- Soft Tacos
- Butter (I use earth balance)
- Tapatio
Instructions
Potatoes
- Peel and chop your potatoes into small cubes.
- In a bowl, add your potatoes, oil, tapatio, and all of your spices. (Red chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, and salt).
- Mix well and make sure the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Place your potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Make sure to shake the air fryer basket half way through the cooking process so the potatoes cook evenly.
Sauce
- In a food processor, add all of your sauce ingredients and blend well until you get a smooth and creamy consistency!
Additional Toppings – Green Chillies Soaked in Vinegar
- Chop up your favorite green chilies – you can use jalapeno, serrano, or whatever you like.
- place these chilies in a small bowl filled with white vinegar and let them soak at least 15 minutes. You can then use this as a topping with tacos.
Cooking the Tortilla
- Make a 1:1 mixture of melted butter and tapatio sauce.
- Coat each side of the tortillas in this mixture and cook on medium heat.
Garnish
- Finish with your favorite toppings: cheese, lettuce, cilantro, or whatever else you like.
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