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Spicy Vegan Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa Style)

Three crispy potato tacos filled with seasoned potato chunks, topped with diced onions, cilantro, and drizzled with a spicy orange sauce.
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Create satisfying and flavorful Spicy Vegan Potato Tacos, inspired by traditional Tacos de Papa. This recipe features crispy, seasoned potatoes in soft tortillas, finished with a zesty chipotle sauce, making it an easy, budget-friendly meal for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • For the Chipotle Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
  • 1/4 cup water (or more, for thinning)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For Serving:
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced white onion
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  2. While potatoes cook, prepare the chipotle sauce. Drain the soaked cashews. Combine cashews, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, chipotle pepper, garlic, and salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding more water one teaspoon at a time until you reach a creamy, pourable consistency. Set aside.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare an air fryer.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the drained, cooked potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet or place them in the air fryer basket. Roast or air fry for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the potatoes are slightly crispy on the edges.
  6. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
  7. To assemble the spicy potato tacos, divide the seasoned potatoes among the warm tortillas.
  8. Drizzle generously with the prepared chipotle sauce.
  9. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a traditional fried Tacos de Papa texture, mash the cooked potatoes lightly before seasoning, then spoon the mixture into warm tortillas and pan-fry them in a thin layer of oil until golden brown and sealed.
  • If you prefer ground beef potato tacos, brown 1/2 lb of ground beef with the spices before mixing them with the cooked potatoes.
  • For a cheesy potato filling, stir in 1/2 cup of vegan shredded cheese into the warm potatoes just before assembling the tacos.

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