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Patatas Bravas Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious and crispy Patatas Bravas with a flavorful bravas sauce and aioli. This classic Spanish tapas dish is perfect for sharing or enjoying as a side dish.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs potatoes, washed

Bravas Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil + 1 Tbs
  • 3 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 7 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt, pepper to taste

Aioli:

  • 1/2 cup aioli

Instructions

  1. Cook your potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Make Bravas sauce: Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Frying potatoes: Fry precooked potatoes in olive oil with garlic until golden brown.
  4. Season potatoes: Mix fried potatoes with seasonings in a bowl.
  5. Serve: Serve potatoes with Bravas sauce and aioli.

Notes

  • If aioli is unavailable, mix your favorite mayo with garlic.
  • For a baked version, mix cooked potatoes with spices and olive oil, then bake for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the spice mix and sauce in advance for convenience.
  • Potatoes can be cooked a day ahead.
  • You can peel the potatoes or leave the skin on based on preference.

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