Easy Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe
These Easy Crispy Potato Tacos are a quick, flavorful meal featuring seasoned hash brown potatoes cooked to a crispy perfection and served with fresh toppings on soft fajita tortillas. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner, these tacos combine the crunch of tender potatoes with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese for a satisfying handheld bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Seasoning
- 16 oz diced frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
Tortillas
- 8 fajita size tortillas
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Take out a cutting board and chop your lettuce into shreds, dice the Roma tomatoes into chunks, and slice the green onions. Set these fresh toppings aside to assemble later.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add your choice of vegetable or olive oil. Add the frozen diced hash brown potatoes along with the taco seasoning packet. Stir well to ensure the potatoes are fully coated in seasoning.
- Sauté to crisp: Continue cooking the potatoes for 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. The potatoes are ready when they are hot through, tender inside, and exhibit a crispy exterior texture.
- Assemble the tacos: Lay out each fajita tortilla and place about 1/3 cup of the crispy potatoes on top. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot potatoes so it slightly melts. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and any additional toppings such as sour cream or cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve the potato tacos immediately while the potatoes are warm and crispy for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh diced potatoes if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Adding sour cream or cilantro provides extra creaminess and freshness but is optional.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce with the toppings.
- These tacos are vegetarian and can be made vegan by using dairy-free cheese or omitting cheese and sour cream.
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