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Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes And Onions

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions are the perfect side dish for BBQ’s and Taco Night! Make these spicy spuds for your family as a twist on Southern Fried Potoates and a Vegetarian-friendly treat for Mexcian style dinners.

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes And Onions

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions or “Chili Powder Potatoes” area total yum-fest side dish with Latin influences. A variation of Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions with lots of yummy Mexican spices. Cumin, Garlic Powder, and Ancho Chili Powder take your taste buds on a tasty adventure.

Add some crushed red pepper for a little extra zip and if you are feeling might bold slice some fresh jalapeno on top after you finish frying.

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Serving Ideas for Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions

Serve these spicy fried potatoes with eggs for breakfast or wrapped up in a burrito.

For lunch and supper, they are a terrific compliment to any protein and make amazing tacos!  This is a wonderful side dish for any meal but really work for Latin cuisine and BBQ’s!

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions

Pantry Perk!

Our Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions are the perfect pantry recipe. Onions and Potatoes are wonderful items we almost always have on hand in the pantry. The spices are also kept year-round, these include cumin, ancho chili powder, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Spice List for Chili Fried Potatoes

  1. Ground Cumin
  2. Ground Ancho Chili Powder
  3. Salt
  4. Ground Black Pepper
  5. garlic powder
  6. crushed red pepper

Kick up the heat a bit with Tapatìo or Hot Chili Powder.

If you love fried potatoes and Tex/Mex cuisine you will really enjoy these Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions!

 

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Yield: 8

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes And Onions

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions

Spicy Chili Fried Potatoes and Onions are a perfect side dish for Mexican, Tex Mex and BBq's. Tuck them inside a burrito or taco, you will not be disappointed!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil or Canola
  • 1/4 Cup real butter
  • 2 pounds peeled Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes sliced thin. ( about six hand-sized potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp crush red pepper (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add vegetable oil and real butter to a 10 or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. As soon as the butter melts add the potatoes and top with chopped onions and spices. Add salt and pepper, I use a half teaspoon each to start.
  3. Cover with a lid and cook for 10-minutes.
  4. Remove cover after 10 minutes.
  5. Flip the potatoes to cook a bit on the other side with the lid off. They should be fork tender.
  6. Keep cooking until you get golden brown that makes you happy then remove from heat.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve!

Notes

Garnish with cilantro, thinly sliced scallions, or even jalapeños.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g

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