Spicy Potatoes
If you're looking for a slimming-friendly, spicy side dish then these Spicy Potatoes will fit the bill whether you're following Weight Watchers or Calorie Counting!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories115
- Carbs27g
- Protein3g
- Fat0.1g
- Saturates0.02g
- Sugars3g
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These Spicy Potatoes are a slimming friendly, spicy side dish that fit the bill whether you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
Our Spicy Potatoes are packed full of herbs and spices to remind you of the sunshine and they’re totally adaptable to taste too. If you don’t like spicy food then you can either add less or no chilli powder and flakes. Alternatively you could also spice it up with an extra pinch or two if you’d prefer!
These Spicy Potatoes are a great side dish that are also low in calories and fat. If you were to buy them in the supermarket, then they’d likely be coated in oil and fat and have a much higher calorific value too!
What diets are these Spicy Potatoes suitable for?
This Spicy Potatoes recipe is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and dairy free diets.
It should also be suitable for gluten free diets, but please double check the following ingredients as brands can vary;
- Garlic granules
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
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How many calories are in these Spicy Potatoes?
There are 115 calories per portion in these Spicy Potatoes, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
These Spicy Potatoes are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fit well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2
Place potatoes in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 3 minutes to soften slightly. Meanwhile, mix all the spices in a bowl.
Step 3
Into the potatoes, add the chopped onion and spices. Mix thoroughly. Place on a baking tray and spray with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 4
Place in the oven for 10 minutes. After this time, remove from the oven, turn the potatoes and spray again with low calorie cooking spray. Cooking for a further 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden.
What could I serve with these Spicy Potatoes?
Our Spicy Potatoes are a really versatile dish and work fantastically with the following accompaniments:
How do you know when these Spicy Potatoes are cooked?
You should cook these Spicy Potatoes for 10 minutes before turning them and cooking for a further 5 – 7 minutes until crispy and golden.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Spicy Potatoes in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Spicy Potatoes in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze these Spicy Potatoes?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Spicy Potatoes?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Spicy Potatoes
If you're looking for a slimming-friendly, spicy side dish then these Spicy Potatoes will fit the bill whether you're following Weight Watchers or Calorie Counting!
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
20 MINS
- KCals 115
- Carbs 27G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Place potatoes in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 3 minutes to soften slightly. Meanwhile, mix all the spices in a bowl.
- Into the potatoes, add the chopped onion and spices. Mix thoroughly. Place on a baking tray and spray with low calorie cooking spray.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes. After this time, remove from the oven, turn the potatoes and spray again with low calorie cooking spray. Cooking for a further 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden.
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AlisonThursday 25th January 2024
Hi, can I cook these in my airfryer
Cheryl LloydSunday 4th February 2024
We have this article that might be helpful on how to convert the recipe for air frying 😊
https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-convert-recipes-to-an-air-fryer/
AmyThursday 25th August 2022
When the potatoes go in the microwave do you cover them in water? I made these today and they were too hard and spicy.
SharonFriday 26th August 2022
Hi Amy, sorry to hear you found our Mexican potatoes too hard and spicy. The potatoes need to be cut into even 2 cm cubes to cook in the time stated in the recipe.You don’t need to add water when you microwave them. After microwaving, cook them in the oven for around a further 17 minutes or until soft inside and crisp and golden on the outside.This is a spicy dish, but you can reduce the amount of chilli powder to suit your own taste. Hope this helps.
Rosemarie OrrSunday 24th January 2021
Hi! probably a stupid question, but do you peel the potatoes before cutting them into cubes or do you leave the skin on?
LisaSunday 24th January 2021
Hi, Rosemary
I prefer to leave the skins on. It’s less work and I find it tastier, but you can peel them if you want. It’s personal preference really 🙂
AnnieSunday 10th January 2021
I haven’t got a microwave. How would I make these without that step?
HollySunday 10th January 2021
Hi Annie, Chop the potatoes into 2cm cubes and place into a pan of boiling water and cook for a few minutes until just soft then continue with the rest of the recipe. Hope that help!
Linda StevensonTuesday 3rd November 2020
Made these for the first time yesterday and it wouldn’t be the last. So easy to make and really tasty. We all loved them. Thanks
LisaWednesday 4th November 2020
Glad you enjoyed them Linda! Thank you for letting us know.
LindaTuesday 11th August 2020
Trying these for first time today hope they turn out ok xx
SharonWednesday 12th August 2020
Hi Linda, hope you enjoyed the Mexican Potatoes and that you’ll want to make them again!
Tracy LockwoodTuesday 19th May 2020
hiya… really want to make these today but I’m not sure if I have to peel the potatoes or leave the skin on… thank you in advance… xx
Holly LevellTuesday 19th May 2020
Hi Tracy, leave the skin on the potatoes hope you enjoy the recipe!
CathWednesday 26th February 2020
Can these be done in advance and reheated in the oven? They sound delicious!
Holly LevellMonday 18th May 2020
Hi Cath, yes you could make the Mexican Potatoes in advance. To heat from chilled, place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. Alternatively they can be frozen allow them to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
NicoleMonday 5th August 2019
This is definitely one I’m going to try.
Emma TMonday 23rd September 2019
Hi Nicole,
Hope you enjoy them!
Jackie WilsonFriday 26th July 2019
Looking forward to trying this recipe out. As a SW member I appreciate all the information you give us. Keep going as there is lots of people who get the benefit from your healthy eating recipes.
Holly LevellFriday 15th May 2020
Hi Jackie, hope you enjoy the Mexican Potatoes!
CatherineFriday 12th July 2019
Do you freeze these after you’ve cooked them? Or freeze them before putting in the oven, ie when been part boiled in microwave and spices added?
Holly LevellWednesday 13th May 2020
Hi Catherine, It is best to freeze these when cooked but allow them to cool down completely. Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
KarenSunday 14th April 2019
Definitely going to try this Mexican potatoes. I have the cook book and I love it. Cooking the beef in red wine today.
Emma TSunday 14th April 2019
Hope you enjoy them! ????
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