Papas Fritas Recipe

Name: Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Parks Papas Fritas Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Creamer potatoes; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Vegetable oil; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tsp Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbs Lemon juice; to taste Salt; 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled; 1 cup Queso fresco, crumbled; 1 cup Green onions, sliced

Inspired by Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Park

Time1h

Serves4

creamer potatoes, garlic aioli, bacon, queso fresco, green onions

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Ingredients

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Potatoes

2 cups Creamer potatoes

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

Garlic Aioli

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tsp Garlic cloves, minced

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Toppings

1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup Queso fresco, crumbled

1 cup Green onions, sliced

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Potatoes

Wash the creamer potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half if they are large. Soak them in water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Make the Garlic Aioli

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Cooking

Fry the Potatoes

In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the creamer potatoes in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

Assemble the Dish

On a serving plate, layer the fried potatoes, drizzle with garlic aioli, and top with crumbled bacon, queso fresco, and sliced green onions.