Harissa Crispy Potatoes

Name: Harissa Crispy Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime lime, cut into wedges

Golden, crunchy roasted potato cubes coated in spicy harissa, cumin, and garlic. A trending North African side dish that steals the show on any plate. Crispy on the outside, tender within.

45 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

North AfricanSideOvenVegetarianVeganGluten-Free

Ingredients

2.5 lbs baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp harissa paste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Toss 2.5 lbs cut into 1-inch cubes baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
4

Add the harissa mixture to the potatoes and toss well, ensuring every piece is coated with the spice blend.
5

Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6

Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the edges, and tender inside.
7

Remove from oven and taste; adjust salt and spice if needed.
8

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Serve warm with 1 lime cut into wedges lime on the side for squeezing over the potatoes.

Questions

How long does Harissa Crispy Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Harissa Crispy Potatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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