Side Dish
Crispy Garlic Jalapeno Potatoes
Crispy Garlic Jalapeno Potatoes are an easy, spicy, baked delight perfect for a vegetarian side dish. These remind me of family gatherings when my mom would infuse olive oil with garlic and jalapeno, filling the kitchen with an aroma that could pull you away from any conversation. The real secret? Boiling the potatoes in salted water and that magical homemade infused oil.
Side Dish
Crispy Garlic Jalapeno Potatoes
Crispy Garlic Jalapeno Potatoes are an easy, spicy, baked delight perfect for a vegetarian side dish. These remind me of family gatherings when my mom would infuse olive oil with garlic and jalapeno, filling the kitchen with an aroma that could pull you away from any conversation. The real secret? Boiling the potatoes in salted water and that magical homemade infused oil.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
Infused Oil
- Garlic
- Jalapeno
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cajun seasoning (optional)
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cut your potatoes in half. Put them in cold water to ensure even cooking and heavily salt the water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil and cook until you can pierce the potatoes without resistance.
- 3
In a saucepan, toss garlic and jalapeno, and cover with olive oil. Boil, then simmer.
- 4
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Pour in some of the infused oil.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and dried oregano. Mix together.
- 6
Transfer to a sheet tray and bake at 450°F until crispy, mixing halfway through.
- 7
Once done, add chopped garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Enjoy.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Save any extra infused oil for future cooking to add garlic or jalapeno flavors.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Cut your potatoes in half. Put them in cold water to ensure even cooking and heavily salt the water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil and cook until you can pierce the potatoes without resistance.
- 3
In a saucepan, toss garlic and jalapeno, and cover with olive oil. Boil, then simmer.
- 4
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Pour in some of the infused oil.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and dried oregano. Mix together.
- 6
Transfer to a sheet tray and bake at 450°F until crispy, mixing halfway through.
- 7
Once done, add chopped garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Enjoy.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Save any extra infused oil for future cooking to add garlic or jalapeno flavors.