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Potato Tacos Dorados on a white plate topped with green lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled red onions.
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Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos Dorados)

Make crispy, golden Tacos de Papa at home! These easy, budget-friendly potato tacos dorados are naturally vegetarian and packed with flavor.
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the potatoes.
  • Place in a stockpot along with the water.
  • Boil until tender.
  • Drain the water.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the cooked potato until smooth.
  • If necessary, add a splash of water.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Turn and heat for another 30 seconds.
  • Place a tortilla flat on the counter.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the mashed potatoes to one half of the tortilla.
  • Fold over the other half, creating a taco.
  • Insert a toothpick to the top of the center of the tortillas, sealing the taco.
  • Set aside and repeat until done with all the tortillas.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Fry the taco in the oil for 2 minutes.
  • Carefully turn the taco and fry on the other side for 2 more minutes.
  • Fry two tacos at a time. Do not crowd the pan. 
  • Place fried taco on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  • Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Repeat until done frying all the tacos.

Notes

Baking instructions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. DO NOT ASSEMBLE WITH TOOTHPICK. Instead, lie them flat on a greased cookie sheet in the shape of a taco. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake for 5 more minutes.
Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the assembled tacos (no toothpicks!) with oil. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
  • In the fridge tacos dorados last up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven, or they won’t be as crunchy.
  • Frozen tacos dorados will last up to 3 months. Be sure to store them in an airtight, sealable bag.
HOW TO FREEZE THEM
  • Once fried, cool the tacos dorados. Place them in a sealable freezer bag.
  • Remove as much air as possible.
  • Thaw the tacos dorados overnight in the fridge.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Turn and bake for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg