Mexican potatoes baked right on your sheet pan until crispy. A mix of onions and bell peppers with all the Mexican spices we love.
Looking to add a burst of flavor to your dinner table? Look no further than Mexican potatoes, a delightful dish that captures the spirit of the Southwest in every bite.
Roasted to perfection on a sheet pan, these potatoes are seasoned with authentic Mexican spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. The crispy exterior gives way to a soft and fluffy interior, making them a great addition to any meal.
I am going to show you how to make Mexican potatoes easily and you only need a few ingredients, let’s start.
How To Make Sheet Pan Mexican Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Baby Yukon potatoes
- Bell peppers (red & green)
- Onion
- Oil
- Spices (listed below)
Can you use any type of potatoes
Sure, the potatoes will make a difference in texture and taste but any can be used. The best potatoes for the recipe are the baby Yukons because they get extra crispy in the oven. Other potatoes like russet won’t get as crispy and the starch levels will change.
Baking the Mexican potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Next, slice and chop the potatoes, onion and bell peppers.
- Now, mix together the spices. Then, add oil to the potatoes, onions and peppers then pour the spices over. Use a gloved hand and massage everything together.
- Spray or spread a little oil across the sheet pan, you don’t want it dry. Then, toss the seasoned ingredients into the sheet pan and make sure all the halved potatoes are facing cut side down.
- Place in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove, allow to cool a bit then serve.
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Mexican Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pound baby Yukon potatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1/4-1/2 cup cooking oil
Spice blend
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- cumin
- dried oregano
- 1/2 garlic powder
- 1/4 black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Next, slice and chop the potatoes, onion and bell peppers.
- Now, mix together the spices. Then, add oil to the potatoes, onions and peppers then pour the spices over. Use a gloved hand and massage everything together.
- Spray or spread a little oil across the sheet pan, you don't want it dry. Then, toss the seasoned ingredients into the sheet pan and make sure all the halved potatoes are facing cut side down.
- Place in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove, allow to cool a bit then serve.