Spicy Potato Tacos

By Ashley Jean March 26, 2023 26 mins read 102 Views

These vegan-friendly Taco Bell Spicy Potato Tacos are a copycat of the fast food favourite! Crispy baked potatoes are coated with smoky seasonings and then layered in tortillas with vegan chipsle sauce.

You can make a pizza crust or salad from potatoes and use them to fill tacos.

These Spicy Potato Tacos, a copycat of the Taco Bell version, are delicious. The white potatoes are baked until crisp and then topped with spicy and smoky seasonings. These will quickly become your favorite vegan taco.

These tacos will be a hit!

Tacos with crispy, golden potatoes! Topped with chipotle sauce, diced tomatoes, every crunchy, savory bite is even more delicious
More Delicious than Taco Bell: These easy vegan potato tacos are better than the real deal thanks to their fresh ingredients and enhanced flavor.
Simple to make The ingredients are simple and the baking of potatoes is easy. They are also gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients required (with substitutions).

Russet potato- Russet potatoes have a high starch content and low moisture. They become crisp and crunchy on the outside, but fluffy and soft inside when they are baked. It is possible to substitute the Russet potatoes for sweet potatoes, although I have not tried it.
Olive oil
Cornstarch Before baking, potatoes are coated in a thin layer cornstarch. The cornstarch forms a crust around the potatoes when the heat hits them. This is how I make crunchy and golden fried tofu.
Salt
Onion, garlic powder are the base for the seasoning mix. So the potatoes don't get too hot and they come out of the oven with a balanced and delicious taste.
Cumin
Paprika – For a subtle smoky, sweet flavor. If you prefer potatoes that are smoky and not spicy, you can use smokedpaprika.
Cayenne pepper - This is the main heat source in these spicy tacos.
Tortillas I love soft flour tortillas, but you can also use hard taco shells or gluten-free corn tortillas.

How to make spicy potato tacos

The complete recipe and measurements are below.

Cut the potatoes into small pieces. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Then, add the potatoes carefully to the water.

Boil the potatoes until they are a little softer, but firm enough to pierce with a fork.

Let the potatoes drain the water for a few moments.

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, cornstarch and onion powder with the garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic powder. Mix to combine.

Place the seasoned potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. While you wait, prepare your taco toppings.

Put the crispy potatoes in the taco shells. Add your toppings and then enjoy!

Taco toppings

Taco Bell's classic potato tacos come with shredded cheese and lettuce. You can recreate these great flavors using vegan-friendly toppings such as:

Vegan chipotle sauce
Shredded lettuce
Shredded vegan cheddar cheese (I used vegan Violife Cheddar)
Diced tomatoes
Avocado iced
Cilantro
Pickled red onions
Guacamole
Sour cream made from vegan ingredients
Salsa

Serving suggestions

You can make it a meal by serving the tacos with Spanish rice, beans, black bean, corn salad, and guacamole with red salsa.

FYI The spicy and smoky potatoes don't have to be used in tacos. You can make your own fiesta tacos and top them with Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce or Vegan Sour Cream. This is a great side dish or main dish to serve when you don’t feel like making tacos.

Questions frequently asked

These can be made with sweet potatoes.

This recipe works well with sweet potatoes, but I haven’t tried it. You can follow the recipe as usual, but be sure to watch them carefully while they bake in the oven. The cooking times might vary. You can also follow my Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes instructions.

Should you boil the potatoes first before baking them?

It doesn't need to be done, but it will speed up the baking time and give you a better texture.

How spicy can potato tacos be?

Cayenne pepper adds a moderate smoky heat to the potatoes. You can reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/8 teaspoon, or completely omit it if you don't like spicy foods.

You can air fry potatoes instead.

Sure. Yes. To avoid overfilling your air fryer basket, you may have to work in batches.

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Spicy Potato Tacos

These vegan-friendly Taco Bell Spicy Potato Tacos are a copy of the fast food favourite! Crispy baked potatoes are coated with smoky seasonings and then layered in tortillas with vegan chipsle sauce.

Course Main Course

Mexican-inspired

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook Time 55 Minutes

Total Time 1 hour and 10 minutes

Servings 6 HTML4_ HTML5_ HTML6_

Calories 295 1 kcal

Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Spicy potatoes

4 large Russet potatoes peeled and diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For assembling

Small soft tortillas, warm
Chipotle Sauce
Shredded lettuce
shredded vegan cheddar cheese
diced tomatoes

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large, rimmed baking pan or two smaller ones.
Cut the potatoes into quarter inch pieces. Wash the potatoes under cold water. Bring enough water to cover the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes. You don't want the potatoes to be too soft. They should feel firm when pierced using a fork.
Let the strainer drain and then let it dry for 3 minutes. After the potatoes are dry, shake the strainer gently. The potatoes should still have some starch.
Combine the olive oil, cornstarch and onion powder with the garlic powder, cumin and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Place the potatoes coated on a baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Warm tortillas, with lots of chipotle sauce, cheese shredded, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

The nutrition information is only an estimate and does not include the tortillas or any other toppings. They will vary.
It might be possible to substitute Russet for sweet potatoes, although I haven’t tried it.
The potatoes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Warm the potatoes in an oven or air fryer until they are ready to eat. They won't keep well in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal

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