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Authentic Crispy Tacos de Papa (Tacos Dorados)

Close-up of three golden, crunchy potato tacos topped with shredded lettuce, crumbled white cheese, and red salsa.
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Make traditional Mexican crispy fried potato tacos, known as Tacos Dorados de Papa. This recipe uses a simple, flavorful potato filling wrapped in corn tortillas and fried until golden.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican crema or sour cream, salsa roja

Instructions

  1. Peel and boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain them completely and mash them roughly in a bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the mashed potatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture is heated through and slightly dry. This is your filling.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
  5. Place a spoonful of the potato filling near one edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a cylinder. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
  6. Heat about 1 inch of frying oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Carefully place the rolled tacos into the hot oil, seam-side down first. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  8. Remove the tacos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Remove any toothpicks before serving.
  9. Serve immediately topped with lettuce, cheese, crema, and salsa.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, skip the cheese and crema, or substitute with vegan sour cream and nutritional yeast.
  • If you prefer soft tacos, skip the frying step and simply warm the filled tortillas.
  • To make the filling drier (which helps prevent tacos from unrolling), cook the potato mixture longer in the skillet.

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