Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos Recipe)
Mexican tacos de papa are delicious, crispy potato tacos, with corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes then fried until golden, easy to make!
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE PAPAS (Mashed Potato Filling)
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup Mexican crema or use sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder optional – or use guajillo, a chili powder blend, or paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
FOR ASSEMBLY
- ½ cup vegetable oil or more as needed
- 12-16 corn tortillas
- Toppings. I’m using pico de gallo, crumbly white cheese, sliced radish, chili flakes, adobo sauce. Use your favorites!
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the potatoes. Boil them for 20-25 minutes, or until very soft.
- Drain and add to a large mixing bowl with the butter, crema or sour cream, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash until very smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a pan heated to medium-high – this will ensure they do not break.
- Spoon 1/4 cup mashed potatoes into each tortilla and fold them in half. Fry each stuffed tortilla in batches in the oil 2-3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden. Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels. You can keep them warmed in the oven at 200 degrees F if needed.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and salsa or sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg