Description
Crispy smashed potatoes turn taco night upside down. No meat, no problem—these sheet pan potato tacos deliver all the satisfaction with a fraction of the effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch diameter)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by about an inch, add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and let steam dry for 5 minutes. Drizzle half the olive oil on the prepared sheet pan, arrange potatoes evenly, and smash each to about ½-inch thickness using the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Drizzle remaining oil over smashed potatoes and sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Flip each potato and continue roasting for 15-20 minutes until edges are crispy and golden brown. Warm tortillas in foil during the last 5 minutes.
- While potatoes roast, prepare toppings: warm beans with a pinch of cumin and garlic powder, thaw corn, slice avocado, chop cilantro, and cut lime into wedges.
- To assemble, place 2-3 crispy potatoes on each warm tortilla. Top with beans, corn, avocado, a drizzle of crema, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while everything is still warm and enjoy!