Fajita Spiced Oven Potatoes Recipes

OVEN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Slice potatoes into 1" cubes and place on a baking sheet (preferrably with sides to avoid losing any).
• Drizzle olive oil over the top of the potatoes.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper, basil, thyme and oregano over the top of the potatoes and oil.
• Using your hands mix the oil, spices and potatoes together until evenly coated.
• Make sure that potatoes are in one layer on the pan.
• Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
• At this point take a spatula and move them around in the pan.
• Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
• If desired, sprinkle a little more salt on them when they are first out of the oven.

EASY SPICY ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Arrange the potatoes and onions in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish so that they are evenly distributed. Season with garlic powder, salt and chili powder. Drizzle with olive oil. Stir to coat potatoes and onions with oil and spices.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are fork tender and slightly crispy. Stir every 10 minutes. When done, sprinkle with cheese. Wait about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt before serving.

FAJITA-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Place the sweet potatoes on the middle rack and bake until easily pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the butter, lime zest, cilantro and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
• Toss the steak with the fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet until very hot. Add the steak and cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss and cook until browned all over, 2 more minutes. Remove the steak to a plate and discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the pan juices. Add the red onion, bell peppers and jalapeño to the skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Return the steak and any accumulated juices to the pan and toss to reheat, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Cut a slit down the center of each potato. Open the potatoes and mash the flavored butter into the flesh with a fork. Divide the potatoes among plates and top with the steak-vegetable mixture and the other toppings. Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

CHICKEN FAJITA POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes; pat dry and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F for 1 hour or until done.
• Cook the pepper and the onion in the butter in medium saucepan until tender; add the taco seasoning mix and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in the chicken, cheese, olives, and chilies.
• Cut a lengthwise slit in the top of each potato; press each potato open and spoon the chicken mixture into the potatoes. spoon 1/4 cup of salsa over each potato.
• Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and additional salsa.