Patatas Bravas
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As one of Spain’s most iconic tapas, this easy authentic Patatas Bravas recipe will take your tastebuds on a trip to another country! The potatoes are baked until crispy and served with a spicy sauce bursting with classic Spanish flavors like smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper. This dish makes an excellent appetizer, side, or snack!
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Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spicy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch along with ½ teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and add back to the saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt over them. Cook the potatoes for 5 minutes while stirring constantly until potatoes fluff up and dry.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle them with the olive oil, salt and paprika then transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the water and apple cider vinegar, whisk everything until well combined and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
- Season the potatoes with salt and garnish with parsley if preferred. Serve them drizzled with sauce and mayonnaise.
Notes
- Only boil the potatoes for 5 minutes and only saute the potatoes for 5 minutes. You just need to soften them up a bit, not cook them. This step just helps them to roast better in the oven.
- When making the sauce use a whisk to combine the ingredients. A whisk not only does a better job of blending, but it also is a good way to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- To make the spicy sauce mild you can either totally omit the cayenne or just use less. Yet, to make it spicier just use more! You could also use chili-infused olive oil if you like.
- Time the par-cooking. Only boil the potatoes for 5 minutes and only saute the potatoes for 5 minutes. You just need to soften them up a bit, not cook them. This step just helps them to roast better in the oven.
- Use a whisk. When making the sauce use a whisk to combine the ingredients. A whisk not only does a better job of blending, but it also is a good way to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Make it less or more spicy. To make the spicy sauce mild you can either totally omit the cayenne or just use less. Yet, to make it spicier just use more! You could also use chili-infused olive oil if you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Potassium
999mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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