Spicy Roasted Potatoes

I LOVE POTATOES!! And one of my all time favorite side dishes is roasted potatoes. Adding a new twist to the roasted potatoes is spice! And let me tell you, these add a punch of spice and is great with any mexican themed meal. I made these with the Margarita Grilled Chicken and they were the perfect compliment.

Spicy Roasted Potatoes
Serves 2

Ingredients

2 Idaho potatoes, cut into roughly equal sized wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cumin
Dried parsley, couple of dashes for color
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for cooking:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In a zip lock bag add potatoes, olive oil, spices and salt and pepper to taste. Close zip-lock bag and shake until they are completely coated.

Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet wrapped in aluminum foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside. For extra crispiness, which I happen to love, at the end I turn the broiler on for 2 to 3 minutes. Then I remove from the oven and transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Serve warm.

Warning: These potatoes are delicious but can be on the spicy side. If you want just a little kick cut the cayenne pepper to 1/8 teaspoon and up the paprika to ½ teaspoon. If you aren’t a fan of spice then cut out the cayenne pepper all together – they will still have delicious flavor!

Enjoy!