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    Batata Harra (Spicy Lebanese Potatoes)

    Published:Jan 30, 2022ยท Modified: Jul 30, 2024 by Keri Bevan

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    Batata Harra gets my award for the ultimate potato recipe! Crispy potatoes are tossed in a spicy garlic and cilantro sauce, and they're finished off with a squeeze of lemon juice.

    Batata Harra potatoes on a serving platter.
    Jump to:
    • What Is Batata Harra?
    • Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ›’Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow To Make Batata Harra
    • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Air Fryer Instructions
    • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธServing Suggestions
    • ๐Ÿ™‹Frequently Asked Questions
    • Craving More Easy Vegan Recipes?
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
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    If you've seen my Mexican potatoes or my pan fried breakfast potatoes, you'll know that potatoes are one of my favorite foods to create new recipes with. And, while this recipe isn't new, it's more of a traditional recipe...I'm excited to introduce you to it.! It's spicy and crunchy and over the top delicious.

    I'll show you how to make spicy Lebanese potatoes in your oven or air fryer.

    Let's get started!

    What Is Batata Harra?

    Batata Harra is Arabic for "spicy potatoes." Specifically, crispy potatoes that are tossed in a sauce of spicy chili peppers, cilantro and garlic. Lemon juice is typically squeezed over the top of the finished dish for a fresh, zesty finish. It's typically served as a mezze dish, alongside other Middle Eastern dishes.

    Batata Hara's original home is in Lebanon and Syria, where you'll find as many different variations as there are cooks. Some like to add a squeeze of tomato paste for a saucier dish, and many like to add red or yellow peppers. However, the base ingredients remain the same.

    Reasons You'll Love This Recipe

    • Batata Harra is a fantastic side dish to serve with a main like vegan meatloaf.
    • Spicy Lebanese potatoes are the perfect addition to a mezze platter or any vegan grazing platter.
    • This recipe only requires a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

    ๐Ÿ›’Ingredients

    Here's the ingredients you'll typically find in this delicious, authentic Middle Eastern recipe:

    • Potatoes: Choose any potato that's good for roasting, such as Yukon Golds or Russet potatoes.
    • Olive Oil: Traditional batata harra is usually deep fried. However, we're going to lighten the traditional recipe up as many Lebanese chefs do today.
    • Garlic: Garlic is a must in this recipe. And lots of it!
    • Chili Peppers: I used two red chili peppers with their seeds removed, however if you want to tone down the spiciness factor, feel free to use one chili pepper.
    • Chili Powder: I like my spicy potatoes coated in a bit of chili powder for batata harra.
    • Cilantro: Cilantro is what makes this dish so special (in my opinion). It's almost like tabbouleh, with crispy potatoes added. Yum!
    • Lemon Juice: If you pass on the lemon juice, you'll miss out on the full, authentic taste of this unique dish.

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow To Make Batata Harra

    In this version of batata harra, we're going to oven roast the potatoes. They'll be just as crispy as the deep fried version, but much heart healthier. I'll also give you air fryer instructions, it you want to roast your potatoes in your air fryer.

    potatoes on a tray for roasting.

    Step 1

    • Preheat your oven to 400ยฐ F (200ยฐ C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Peel and cube your potatoes. Transfer them to a large bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes with a spoon, to ensure that they're evenly coated in oil and seasoning. Spread them out evenly on your baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes.
    batata harra in a pan.

    Step 2

    • When your potatoes are almost finished roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan. Saute the garlic, chili peppers, chili powder and 1 cup of the cilantro for 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can combine the garlic, chili peppers, cilantro and oil in a boil, and add the roasted potatoes to the mixture. This makes it like a batata harra potato salad, something like tabbouleh, but with potatoes.
    • Finally, add your roasted potatoes and toss everything together. Transfer to a serving dish and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Air Fryer Instructions

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 C (200 F).
    2. Peel and cube your potatoes and toss them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Transfer your potatoes to the air fryer, and fry for 25-30 minutes. Toss the potatoes at the half way point. You may need to roast the potatoes in two batches, depending on how big your air fryer is.
    4. Proceed with the oven roasted recipe.

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธServing Suggestions

    • Serve batata harra as part of a larger mezze with a flatbread like my Za'atar Bread - Za'atar Manaquish ,Creamy Gluten Free Hummus, Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Bean Dip.
    • Make a batata harra wrap and falafel wrap sandwich. Use vegan yogurt as a topping.
    • Make a sandwich by stuffing pita bread with your spicy potatoes. Top with yogurt and some fresh mint leaves.
    • This would make a lovely side dish to serve with Egyptian koshari.
    Batata Harra potatoes on a serving platter.

    ๐Ÿ™‹Frequently Asked Questions

    What can I substitute for cilantro?

    If you don't like cilantro, you can use parsley, much like a traditional tabbouleh salad.

    Is batata harra gluten free?

    Absolutely! There's no gluten here.

    How do you store batata harra?

    Batata harra is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you do happen to have some left over you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. To crisp up the potatoes, reheat in the air fryer or in a saute pan with a little oil.

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Batata Harra potatoes on a serving platter.

    Batata Harra

    Keri Bevan
    Batata harra is the ultimate spicy potato dish. Originating in Lebanon, this traditional mezze dish consists of roasted potatoes tossed in a spicy garlic and lemon sauce. Serve it as a flavorful side dish or as part of a larger mezze.
    4.92 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Lebanese
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 285 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • ยฝ teaspoon sea salt
    • ยผ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
    • 2 red chili peppers deseeded and finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1ยฝ cups cilantro/coriander minced
    • 1 lemon juiced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400ยฐ F (200ยฐ C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Peel and cube the potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes with a spoon, to ensure that they're evenly coated in oil and seasoning. Spread them out evenly on the baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes.
    • When the potatoes are almost finished roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan. Saute the garlic, chili peppers, chili powder and 1 cup of the cilantro for 30 seconds.
    • Add the roasted potatoes and toss everything together. Transfer to a serving dish and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.

    Notes

    1. Batata harra is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you do happen to have some left over you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. To crisp up the potatoes, reheat in the air fryer or in a saute pan with a little oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 325mgPotassium: 1062mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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