Spicy Chipotle Roasted Potatoes

By JLZD

Roasted potatoes get a spicy, smoky flavor when tossed with ground chipotle peppers. If you like potatoe skins, just scrub the potatoes and leave the skins on-they add fiber and great texture.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. Yukon gold or red potatoes, scrubbed (peeled, if desired), and cut into 1-inch wedges or pieces.
• 4 tsps. extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground chipotle pepper, or 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450.

Combine oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder and ground chipotle (or chili powder), in a large bowl. Add potatoes, toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.

Spread the potatoes evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.

Roast, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender and browned, 25 to 35 minutes.


Tip:
Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. Ground chipotle chile pepper can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets.