Best 6 Crispy Potato Rajas Tacos Recipes

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Crispy potato rajas tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, garlic, and chili peppers, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

This recipe includes two variations: a traditional version made with crispy fried potato rajas and a healthier version made with roasted potato rajas. Both versions are equally delicious and can be easily customized to your liking. You can add your favorite fillings, such as shredded chicken, beef, or beans, as well as toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a party-pleasing appetizer, these crispy potato rajas tacos are sure to satisfy. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY POTATO TACOS



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Crispy corn tortilla shell with a warm, creamy potato filling and cotija cheese--comfort food!

Provided by doughgurl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Vegetarian Taco Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons salted butter
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
12 corn tortillas
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft enough to mash, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Add milk, butter, and white pepper and mash over medium heat until mixed, adding a splash more milk if needed. Stir in Parmesan and cotija cheeses; continue stirring over medium heat until nice and thick.
  • Wrap the stack of tortillas in a towel (or paper towels) and microwave on high until softened, about 45 seconds.
  • Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture on half of a tortilla, then sprinkle with cilantro and press the other half of the tortilla over potatoes to make a taco shape; the mixture will hold the taco together. Continue to assemble tacos while tortillas are warm.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and fry the tacos, turning them over occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 497 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CRISPY POTATO TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large russet potatoes, sour cream, garlic, cumin, salt, oregano, corn tortillas, oil, sour cream, salsa, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large russet potatoes
¾ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
½ teaspoon oregano
8 corn tortillas
oil, for frying
sour cream, to taste
salsa, to taste
cotija cheese, to taste
¼ cup fresh cilantro, to taste

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash the potatoes and peel the skin off. Cut into smaller pieces and place in a pot of cold water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat and allow potatoes to cook until they are soft.
  • Place softened potatoes into a large bowl. Mix in sour cream, garlic, cumin, salt pepper and oregano, and mash until well combined.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel or paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds, so they don't break.
  • On half of the tortilla, place about one Tbsp. of the potato mixture and spread it around. Fold the tortilla in half and repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
  • Heat one inch of vegetable oil in a pan. Carefully, place the potato tacos in the pan, allowing them to cook for about two minutes on each side.
  • Once they have developed a golden color, remove from oil and strain excess oil off on a paper towel.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 1 gram

POTATO AND RAJAS TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups creamy rajas, recipe follows
1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and cut in 1/4-inch slices, lengthwise
4 medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and julienned
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
2/3 cup grated Cotija, Romano or Parmesan cheese
4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and finely diced
1/4 red onion, minced
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and minced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes until just tender, being careful not to overcook, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, pat dry and spread in a single layer on a tray to cool. When ready to serve, heat the rajas in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently, just to heat through. Add the potatoes and stir occasionally until heated through. For potato and rajas tacos, toast 24 small Corn Tortillas and keep warm. For each taco, stack 2 tortillas and layer with the potato rajas mixture. Top with Salsa Fresca and an avocado slice and serve.
  • In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions with the salt and pepper until they begin to wilt and brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the julienned red peppers and chiles. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes or until the cream begins to thicken. Stir in the grated cheeses and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir and toss well, and serve. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator no more than 1 day.

POTATO AND POBLANO RAJAS TACO (TACOS DE PAPA)



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Provided by Anjie Villalobos

Categories     Featured Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 corn tortillas, homemade or store bought
2 to 3 cups vegetable oil for frying, at least 2 inches high in your pan
3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and stemmed
5 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and diced
8 oz Oaxaca or jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Mexican crema
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 stick butter
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tsp salt, or to taste
cabbage, finely shredded
pico de gallo salsa
Mexican crema
avocado, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Puncture the poblano chiles with a knife and place on a sheet pan. Broil in the oven until the tops of chiles are blackened. Turn over and blacken the other side.
  • When the chiles are roasted, take them out from the oven and wrap the hot chiles in a wet paper towel or clean dish towel.
  • After about 15 minutes, when the chiles have cooled down, remove stem, peel, seed and chop. Set aside.
  • In a large pan, bring enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain the water. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pot. Add the crushed garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and all other remaining ingredients to the pot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Mash until creamy.
  • Place a large frying pan on the stove to, set to medium high heat. Add the oil so that it is at least 2 to 3 inches high in the pan.
  • Place each corn tortilla on your work surface and fill with about 2 Tbsp of the potato mixture. Roll tightly and line up on a plate, until all are done.
  • When the oil is ready to fry (about 350°), add the rolled tacos in batches so as not to crowd them. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Once it becomes crisp, turn over and fry the other side.
  • When both sides of each taco are golden brown, remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with a double-stacked paper towel.
  • Arrange the hot tacos de papa on your serving platter. Place on the table with green salsa or avocado salsa and guacamole on the side.
  • To the tacos on each plate, add a sprinkle of finely shredded cabbage, a spoonful or two of pico de gallo, a drizzle of Mexican crema, and several chopped avocado pieces.

Nutrition Facts :

POTATOES WITH ROASTED POBLANO CHILES AND MEXICAN SOUR CREAM (PAPAS CON RAJAS Y CREMA ÁCIDA)



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This combination of roasted poblano chiles, cubed boiled potatoes, onions, and crema, cooked into a savory concoction makes a divine vegetarian taco filling.

Provided by Gabriela Cámara

Categories     Vegetarian     Dinner     Chile Pepper     Poblano     Potato     Onion     Sour Cream     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Taco

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and veins removed (or not, depending on how spicy you want this to be)
2 large Yukon gold potatoes or another waxy potato, cut into 1/2-inch / 12mm cubes
1 Tbsp sea salt, plus more as needed
1 Tbsp safflower oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 cup / 240g Homemade Mexican Crema or crème fraîche

Steps:

  • On an ungreased comal or in a cast-iron skillet over high heat, roast the chiles, turning them over every couple of minutes using tongs or your hands (carefully, so you don't get burned). You're looking for uniform blistering, but you don't want them to become too soggy in the process, especially if you intend to stuff them, since they need to hold their shape. The process will probably take 10 to 15 minutes. Once they are well blistered and before the flesh is completely charred through in any spots, place the peppers in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid or in a bowl that you can cover with a plate (not a towel or anything porous) and set aside to "sweat" for about 10 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle.
  • Remove the charred skin from the whole chiles. Once you have removed and discarded the skin and seeds, cut them into rajas, or strips, about the width of fettuccine.
  • In a small saucepan, cover the potatoes with 2 inches / 5cm water and add the salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove one of the potatoes and taste it. The piece should be soft but not falling apart, still holding its cube shape. Cubed like this, they will cook quite quickly, so be attentive. Once they have the right texture, drain the potatoes and set aside in a medium bowl with a lid or cover the pan with a plate to keep them warm.
  • Using the same comal or skillet in which you toasted your chiles, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking. Add the onion and sauté until it's translucent but not browned.
  • In a saucepan, combine the potatoes, chiles, onion, and crema or crème fraîche. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. As the mixture cools, the starches will absorb some of the melted cream and help it firm up. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve as you wish!
  • Do Ahead: These potatoes can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

TACOS WITH ROASTED POTATOES, SQUASH AND PEPPERS (RAJAS)



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You can turn the heat up or down on this taco, depending on your taste for spiciness. Season the potatoes, onions and squash before roasting. A comforting filling that you can heat up or tone down, depending on your taste for spicy. If you like heat, use a preponderance of poblanos and Anaheims for your peppers; if not, use more bell peppers. I season the potatoes, onions and squash with cumin and chili powder before I roast them, and serve the tacos with a cooked salsa ranchera.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound potatoes, such as Yukon golds, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound summer squash, preferably a dense squash like Ronde de Nice, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium red onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced in half-moons
1 pound mixed sweet and hot peppers (such as a mix of poblanos and bell peppers), roasted, peeled, seeded and cut in thin 2-inch strips
8 warm corn tortillas
1 recipe salsa ranchera (without chipotles)
3 ounces goat cheese (about 3/4 cup crumbled)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Place potatoes on one baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, 3/4 teaspoon each of the ground cumin and chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread in an even layer.
  • Place squash and onion slices on other parchment-covered baking sheet and toss with the remaining olive oil, salt to taste, cumin and chili powder.
  • Depending on the size of your oven, roast vegetables together or separately on the middle rack. Roast potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender all the way through. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Roast squash and onions for about 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, until tender and lightly colored. Remove from oven and add to bowl with potatoes. Add pepper strips (rajas) and toss together. Season to taste with salt, and add more chili powder if desired. Keep warm.
  • Spoon filling onto warm tortillas and add a generous spoonful of salsa. Top with goat cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 945 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy potato rajas, slice the potatoes thinly and evenly. Soaking the potatoes in cold water before frying helps remove excess starch and promotes even cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a consistent sizzle without burning.
  • For a more flavorful filling, marinate the potatoes in a mixture of spices and seasonings before frying. Common choices include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Feel free to customize the fillings according to your preferences. Some popular additions include sautéed onions, bell peppers, corn, or black beans.
  • Serve the tacos immediately with your favorite toppings. Common choices include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Crispy potato rajas tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their crispy potato filling and flavorful toppings, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create your own unique variations. ¡Buen provecho!

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