#mojopotatoes

Mojo Potatoes are flavorful and crispy potato wedges seasoned with a zesty blend of spices and fresh lime juice, creating a delightful side dish or snack.

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, washed and cut into wedges. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. Salt to taste. Juice of 1 lime. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 425F 220C. Mix the potato wedges with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl until they are well covered. Place the potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. After the oven is hot, bake the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them over halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Take them out of the oven and sprinkle lime juice on top of the hot potatoes. Before you serve, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Shakeys Japan recently came out with a recipe for how to make their infamous mojo potatoes. And while this recipe does not follow them to the tee, the concept is similar. Firstly, I recommend steaming the potatoes to cook the inside and give it a fuller bite (Shakeys recommends microwaving it). Either way it’s going to be very hot so I suggest to run the potatoes under cold water. Afterwards it a batter wash for me that includes egg and a mix of flour, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. (Shakeys’ recipe was to use chicken breading)