Batata Harra is a mouth-wateringly spicy and crispy Lebanese potato dish that can be whipped up in no time using just a few simple ingredients.

It is a staple in Lebanese cuisine that combines potatoes with garlic, EVOO, chili flakes, cilantro (coriander), and lemon to create a flavor explosion.

This Mediterranean skillet potato dish is perfect for serving as an appetizer, side dish, or a part of a mezze spread.

Making Batata Harra is very easy with a few simple ingredients. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list of ingredients with measurements.

Preheat your oven to 200 ℃ (390 ℉). Peel, wash, and cube the potatoes into 2 cm (¾ ") pieces. Place them on a baking sheet lined tray, without overlapping each other.

Drizzle the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.

Roast the potatoes in the oven until they are golden brown, crispy, and fork-tender. This should take about 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.

Prepare the sauce while the potatoes are roasting. Finely chop the garlic and place a pan over low heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan along with the chopped garlic. Gently sauté the garlic over low heat, without burning it.

Stir in the red pepper paste, chili flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix nicely until all are combined.

Finally to finish the dish, add the chopped cilantro/coriander to the pepper sauce and remove the pan from the heat.

Once the potatoes are cooked, toss them in the garlic and cilantro mixture before serving them with your favorite meal. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe.