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A few years ago, we spent a few months living in Spain, traveling around and learning about the different cuisine from north to south in a country that is so full of tradition and culture. While the food was vastly different from place to place, the one thing we always found the same was the Patatas Bravas. This is one of those tapas that is universally loved throughout Spain.
When it comes to tapas, few dishes capture the spirit of Spain quite like Patatas Bravas. These crispy, golden potatoes paired with a smoky, spicy paprika sauce and a creamy aioli are the ultimate combination of comforting and bold. Whether you’re hosting a tapas night or just craving a flavorful snack, Patatas Bravas are easy to make and impossible to resist.
What Are Patatas Bravas?
Patatas Bravas, translating to “brave potatoes,” are a classic Spanish dish. The name comes from the spicy kick of the sauce, which was bold for traditional Spanish cuisine at the time. Every region of Spain has its own take on the dish, but the essentials are always the same: crispy potatoes served with a flavorful paprika-based sauce.
Making Patatas Bravas at home is simpler than you might think. You don’t need fancy ingredients or equipment, just a bit of patience to get the potatoes perfectly crispy.
Helpful Tips
- Crispy potatoes: It’s very important to get crispy potatoes that are super soft in the center. I leave the peels on my potatoes (do what you like), and I cook them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spice level: You can choose how spicy you make the sauce by using hot or mild paprika.
- Make ahead: The bravas sauce can be made in advance and reheated when needed, making this dish perfect for entertaining.
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Patatas Bravas
Ingredients
- 2 large or 4 medium potatoes cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoons (2 g) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons (2 g) sweet paprika
- 1-2 tablespoons (8 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 ml) vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) garlic aioli
Instructions
- Spray the potatoes lightly with olive oil. Preheat the air fryer or oven to 400° F(200°C). Cook the potatoes for 12 minutes in the air fryer or 25 minutes in the oven, until they are golden on the outside, but tender on the inside.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add both paprikas and stir until combined.
- Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir until combined, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth slowly, stirring constantly to make a velvety sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until thickened but pourable. Add the vinegar and season to taste with salt.
- Drizzle the sauce and the garlic aioli over the potatoes and serve hot.
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Notes
- It’s very important to get crispy potatoes that are super soft in the center. I leave the peels on my potatoes (do what you like), and I cook them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
- You can choose how spicy you make the sauce by using hot or mild paprika.
- The bravas sauce can be made in advance and reheated when needed, making this dish perfect for entertaining.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
