Snacks & Nibbles
Patatas Bravas – Spanish-Style Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Medium
Patatas Bravas is a legendary Spanish tapas dish featuring fried potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, drizzled with a spicy tomato sauce rich with smoky paprika and a creamy garlic mayo sauce. This classic Madrid street snack is perfect for casual get-togethers or as an appetizer before the main course. It's savory, a little spicy, and utterly addictive with every bite.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4
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- 5 medium-sized potatoes
- 500 ml cooking oil for deep frying
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 3 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp paprika powder (smoked paprika)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100 ml water
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 clove grated garlic for the mayo sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch (2x2 cm) cubes. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch and help the fries turn out crispier.
- 2 Drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
- 3 Heat a generous amount of oil and fry the potatoes over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through but not yet browned. Remove and drain.
- 4 Reheat the oil over high heat and fry the potatoes a second time until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove, drain, and sprinkle with salt.
- 5 For the bravas sauce: heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
- 6 Add the ketchup, paprika powder, chili powder, sugar, and water. Stir well and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 7 Add the apple cider vinegar, stir well, and adjust the seasoning to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then blend until smooth if you prefer a smooth texture.
- 8 For the garlic mayo sauce: combine the mayonnaise, grated garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix well.
- 9 Arrange the fried potatoes on a serving plate and drizzle with the bravas sauce and garlic mayo sauce, alternating or in a criss-cross pattern.
- 10 Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately while the potatoes are still warm and crispy.
💡 Tips
• The double-fry technique is the key to getting potatoes that are super crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside - don't skip this step.
• Use genuine smoked paprika for that authentic Spanish smoky aroma; you can find it at specialty import stores or online.
• You can make the bravas sauce spicier by adding chopped bird's eye chilies or chili sauce to taste.
• Serve right after frying, as the potatoes will turn soggy if left sitting too long.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
310
Calories (kcal)
4 g
Protein
20 g
Fat
30 g
Carbs
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