Potato Taco Recipe: How to Make Potato Tacos

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 cup cheese (cotija cheese or queso fresco)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 cups vegetable oil

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine water and ice cubes.

2. 2

   Use a potato peeler to remove the potato skins.

3. 3

   Place the peeled potatoes into the ice water.

4. 4

   Cut the potatoes into cubes, placing the cubes back in the cold water.

5. 5

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

6. 6

   Boil the potatoes until they’re fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the cooked potatoes to a large bowl.

8. 8

   Add the cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the potatoes.

9. 9

   Using a potato masher, combine and mash the potatoes, cheese, and spices.

10. 10

    In the microwave, warm the corn tortillas until they’re pliable.

11. 11

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

12. 12

    Spread the potato mixture onto each tortilla.

13. 13

    Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to adhere the two halves together.

14. 14

    Fry 2 tacos at a time in the vegetable oil for about 2 minutes on each side.

15. 15

    Place the taco on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

16. 16

    Fry the tacos in batches until all 8 are crispy and golden brown.

17. 17

    Serve the tacos hot.

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