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cubed potatoes and cilantro with spices served on a gray dish with a white and golden fork
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5 from 14 votes

Spicy Potatoes and Cilantro (Lebanese Batata Harra Recipe)

This Mediterranean side dish is a must have on a spread.  It makes a great dish for brunch and enjoyed by my vegan friends!  We call this dish “batata hara”. It is very easy to make and your go-to for a quick side when you're pressed on time. ⁣
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Keyword: bakedpotatoes, batata harra, Lebanese Batata Harra, Lebanese potato and cilantro, potato recipe, spicy potato, vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 5-7 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ bunch cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • crushed red pepper desired amount, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel the potatoes, and then cube them into ½ inch cubes.
  • Prepare baking sheet with cooking oil spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the cubed potatoes on it, drizzle the rest of the olive oil and mix them in until coated.
  • Bake for about 45-50 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven 10 minutes before they are finished. Mix in the chopped cilantro and garlic then place back into the oven for the remaining 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and add salt, paprika, lemon (add more if needed). Combine until all ingredients are well incorporated. Enjoy alone or with pita bread.

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Notes

Tips for Crispy Air-Fryer Potatoes
  • Use Yukon or Russet potatoes because they keep their shape better.
  • Soak the potato cubes for at least 15 minutes in cold water.
  • After draining the potatoes, pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Toss the potatoes in a small amount of neutral oil (vegetable, avocado,..).
  • Shake the air fryer every 5-6 minutes so that the potatoes remain crispy.
  • Air fry the peeled and cubed potatoes for 30 minutes flipping once or twice, until golden brown.
  • In a large skillet add olive oil on high heat then add the air fried potatoes, garlic, paprika, cilantro, and crushed red pepper.
  • Mix on high heat for a whole minutes.  Turn heat off.
  • Mix in the lemon and enjoy just like that or with pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 1319mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg