Papas Asadas al Chipotle con Crema de Lima (Chipotle Potatoes with Lime Crema)
Crisp, golden roast potatoes coated in smoky chipotle, with a cooling lime crema for dunking.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.24 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Put the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry for 3 minutes.
11 min - 2
Mix your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe), the oil, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss, bashing them a little so the edges roughen.
- 3
Tip onto a large baking tray in a single layer, cut side down.
- 4
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway, until crisp and dark golden.
32 min 30 s - 5
Serve hot, scattered with the coriander and spring onion, with your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe) for dipping and lime wedges on the side.
Tips
- Parboil and dry the potatoes first. Rough, floury edges are what turn crisp in the oven.
- Roast on a preheated tray if you want extra crunch.
- The chipotle sauce contains sugar, so it darkens fast. Check the tray at 25 minutes and turn the oven down slightly if the edges look dark.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Leftover potatoes keep in the fridge for 3 days and crisp up again at {t200} for 15 minutes. Keep the crema chilled for up to 3 days.
Questions
Can I use larger potatoes?
Yes. Cut them into 3 to 4 cm chunks and parboil for 10 minutes before roasting.
Is this vegan?
The potatoes are, but the lime crema contains soured cream. Serve with a plant based soured cream or a squeeze of lime instead.
Can I make it in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook the coated, parboiled potatoes at 190C for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
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GFNFChuletas de Borrego al Chipotle con Frijoles (Chipotle Lamb Chops with Beans)
GFDFEFTostadas de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Tostadas with Chipotle)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.