Potato Soft Tacos
Crispy, spicy potato tacos made with air-fried potatoes, a creamy jalapeño taco sauce, toasted tortillas, and fresh toppings. Bold, satisfying, and incredibly easy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 tsp Canola Oil
- 3 Gold or Russet 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
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne
- 3/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
Additional Ingredients
- Green Chillies
- 1/4 c White Vinegar
- 1/3 c Cheese
- 1/4 c Lettuce
- Cilantro to taste
Taco Shells
- 8 Soft Tacos
- Butter optional
- Tapatio optional
Instructions
- Soak Your Chillies: Chop and soak your green chilies in vinegar.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cube the gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with canola oil, hot sauce, and spices until evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spread the potatoes in a single layer and cook for 7-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Make the Taco Sauce: In a small blender, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, sriracha, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, and seasonings until smooth.
- Toast the Taco Shells: Heat a little butter in a pan and toast the soft tacos until slightly golden. Drizzle with Tapatio for extra flavor, but make sure the heat is on low if you're doing so!
- Assemble the Tacos: Layer the crispy potatoes on the toasted taco shells. Top with taco sauce, cheese, lettuce, green chilies, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
Storage: Store potatoes and sauce separately. Potatoes reheat best in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes.
Make-ahead: The taco sauce can be made 3–4 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Vegan option: Use vegan sour cream, vegan mayo, and dairy-free cheese. Use Earth Balance for toasting.
Adjust the heat: Add more sriracha or Tapatio to increase spice, or reduce the cayenne for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg
