Jalapeno Popper Roasted Potato Salad
Jalapeno Popper Roasted Potato Salad gives you all of the flavors of a jalapeno popper appetizer in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy salad. It all starts with the seasoned roasted potatoes (not boiled) that really take this salad to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 pounds red potatoes, washed, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (1 packet) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons pepper
Salad
- ½ cup (120 g) ranch dressing
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons (60 g) apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 8 pieces bacon, cooked, diced, reserving some for garnish
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F.* Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine potatoes, oil, dry ranch seasoning mix, and pepper. Toss to coat completely.
- Place cubed potatoes onto the lined baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy, flipping after 30 minutes. After roasting, prepare the salad and allow the roasted potatoes to cool for at least 15 minutes.
Salad
- To a large mixing bowl add ranch dressing, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Add onion, bacon, jalapeno, and cheddar cheese. Mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the warm potatoes, mixing until every potato is coated. Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon.
- The salad can be served warm or refrigerated until ready to serve. If refrigerating, place it in an airtight container.
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Notes
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
- Prepare the potatoes as instructed.
- Place the potatoes into the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Air Fry at 380°F for 20-25 minutes, or until evenly crisped, flipping halfway through.
- Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal