Tacos de Papa (Crispy Potato Tacos)
Servings: 4 (3 tacos each)
Dive into this tasty Tacos de Papa recipe with well-seasoned mashed potatoes folded into a corn tortilla and lightly fried until crispy. Top with your favorite taco toppings and sauces to create a meal the entire family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 1 tsp sea salt, unrefined
- 4 golden potatoes whole and unpeeled
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp cumin ground
- sea salt, unrefined to taste
- black pepper, ground ground, to taste
- 12 corn tortillas warmed
- 2 tbsp avocado oil plus more if needed
Toppings
- guacamole
- vegan sour cream
- shredded lettuce
- tomatoes diced
- green onions
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and salt. Add whole, unpeeled potatoes. Bring the water to a rolling boil on high heat, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove potatoes from water and allow to cool slightly. Peel the skins and discard.
- Place cooked potatoes into a bowl and gently mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper and cumin and stir well.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture onto one half of each of the warm tortillas and fold over. (If desired, secure with a toothpick to prevent them from opening back up during cooking.)
- Add a little more oil to the skillet and heat on medium-high. Working in batches, cook the tacos on each side until crisp and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve tacos warm with toppings.
Notes
- Warm tortillas in microwave or stovetop to prevent them from tearing while filling with potatoes.
- Swap golden potatoes with sweet potatoes or other potato of your choice.
- Swap sour cream for cashew cream for additional protein.
- Store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 46mg, Potassium: 871mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 8IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 89mg, Iron: 2mg