Description
Delicious crispy golden potato bites inspired by Taco Bell, perfect for a cozy snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs golden potatoes
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your potatoes: Start by washing and peeling the golden potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1 inch each.
- Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potato cubes and cook for about 10–15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart.
- Drain: Carefully drain the potatoes, allowing them to dry on a clean towel for a few minutes.
- Mix the coating: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
- Coat the potatoes: Gently add the slightly cooled potato chunks into the bowl with the flour mixture. Toss them until the potatoes are thoroughly coated. Drizzle the oil over the potatoes and mix again.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the coated potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Bake for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Once out of the oven, let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces, like sour cream or spicy ketchup.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep potatoes a day before and store in the fridge. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg