Spicy Mexican Home Fries

I’m not sure how authentic these home fries are, but I believe Bobby Flay knows what he’s doing. So I went with it and made these for the Mexican brunch. These fried potatoes are crispy, spicy and delicious.

Recipe adapted from here.

Spicy Home Fries:

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Spicy Mexican Home FriesPotatoes – medium, boiled and chopped, Onion -medium, chopped, Garlic – minced, Jalapeno pepper – small, chopped, Ancho chile powder – (adjust as per spice preference), Lime zest, Salt & Pepper, Heat 1tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet or a heavy bottom nonstick pan on medium flame. Add onions and jalapeno, cook till the onions are translucent.; Add garlic and chili powder and salt. Cook for 1 minute.; Next add the boiled and chopped potatoes. Lightly mash the potatoes with the back of the spoon and cook undisturbed until the potatoes get nice and crusty.; Mix and cook till all the potatoes form a crust. Add salt, pepper and lime zest. Mix well and serve immediately.; [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]

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Spicy Mexican Home Fries

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Pavani

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped
• 1 Small Jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Ancho chile powder, adjust as per spice preference
• 3 Medium Potatoes, boiled and chopped
• 1 tsp Lime zest
• To taste Salt & Pepper

Instructions

• Heat 1tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet or a heavy bottom non stick pan on medium flame. Add onions and jalapeno, cook till the onions are translucent.
• Add garlic and chili powder and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
• Next add the boiled and chopped potatoes. Lightly mash the potatoes with the back of the spoon and cook undisturbed until the potatoes get nice and crusty.
• Mix and cook till all the potatoes form a crust. Add salt, pepper and lime zest. Mix well and serve immediately.