Patatas Bravas
Veg
Vegan
Crispy fried potato cubes served with a smoky tomato-chilli brava sauce and garlicky aioli — the quintessential Spanish tapa found at every bar in Spain.
Cuisines
Spanish
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 3 medium | potatoes |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon | smoked paprika |
| 1 teaspoon | sweet paprika |
| 1 pinch | cayenne pepper |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced |
| 1 cup | canned tomato puree |
| 1 tablespoon | red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 cup | mayonnaise |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped fresh parsley |
Instructions
- 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- 2 Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add the potatoes to the pan and fry until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4 Remove the potatoes from the pan and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5 In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- 6 Add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper, stirring for about 30 seconds.
- 7 Pour in the tomato puree and red wine vinegar, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- 8 Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9 In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice to make the aioli.
- 10 Serve the potatoes drizzled with the tomato sauce and aioli, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Tips
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. You can also bake the potatoes for a healthier version.