Easy Patatas Bravas - Spanish Potatoes Recipe

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What are Patatas bravas?

Patatas bravas are a spicy, Spanish potato. Traditionally, they are fried and then topped with a sauce or salsa to give them some extra flavor and spice.

Our patatas bravas puts a healthier spin on these popular Spanish potatoes. We use the air fryer to give the potatoes a nice crisp texture without all the extra oil associated with pan or deep frying the potatoes.

We also add a tasty garlic aioli. This adds flavor while helping to cool down the spiciness. 

Patatas Bravas Recipe Video

Ingredients to make the best Patatas bravas

When you are ready to make these spicy Spanish potatoes, you’ll want to have the following ingredients on hand.

• Yukon gold potatoes - You could use white potatoes if you can’t get Yukon.
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Parsley - This is an optional garnish on top.

To help cool things off, we also make a garlic aioli to top the potatoes. For this tasty addition, you’ll need:

• Mayonnaise ( veganize it by using vegan mayo)
• Garlic cloves - garlic brighten the flavor palette
• Lemon juice - Just a squeeze !

Ingredients to make Salsa Bravas

Spanish potatoes are not completely without a salsa or sauce to go on top. Here is what you’ll need for the salsa.

• Olive oil 
• Crush tomatoes  - the heart of this dish
• Garlic cloves - added flavoring
• Yellow onion - If you prefer, you could use a red onion instead.
• Smoked paprika - give a nice kick
• Hot sauce - We use Tabasco, but you could use any sauce you like.
• Salt - A must!

How to make Patatas Bravas in an Airfryer / Airfryer lid

The air fryer makes it super easy (and much healthier) to make traditionally fried foods. And patatas bravas are no exception! Here’s what you need to do.

• Peel the potatoes, wash them with cold water, and then pat them dry.
• Next, cut them into roughly ¾ inch pieces. Try to keep them about the same size for even cooking.

• Once the potatoes are ready, place the potatoes and water into a shallow pan. Bring the water to a boil and then parboil them for 2 minutes. Finally, let them rest on a baking sheet and cool for a minute.
• Then, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt on the potato cubes and then gently toss to coat them.
• Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes at 400 degrees and then add the potatoes into the basket. Make sure to leave a little space between each piece to ensure even cooking. You may need to divide the potatoes and cook them in batches to give them enough space.
• Insert the basket back in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, give the potatoes a toss and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until they are tender and crisp on the outside. They should have a nice golden brown color.
• Serve them hot with the salsa bravas and garlic aioli. See below for instructions on how to make them.

How to make salsa bravas / patatas bravas sauce

• Spicy Spanish potatoes need a bit of salsa or sauce over top. Here’s what you need to do to make the sauce.
• First, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Once warm, saute the onion and garlic until soft and golden. This will take about 5 minutes.
• Next stir in the tomatoes, salt, paprika, and hot sauce and the mixture to a simmer.
• Finally, reduce heat and allow to simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can now taste and then adjust seasonings if needed. 
• For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree until smooth. Otherwise, set the salsa aside until you are ready to top the potatoes with it.

• For the garlic aioli, all you need to do is mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
• You can add salt and pepper to taste if you like.
• Set the aioli aside until the potatoes are ready.

How to make Spanish potatoes in an Oven

• First, peel the potatoes, wash them with cold water, and pat them dry.
• Next, use a sharp knife to cut them into roughly ¾ inch pieces. For even cooking, try to keep the pieces about the same size.
• Once the potatoes are ready, add the potatoes and water to a swallow pan and then bring it to a boil. You’ll need to parboil them for about 2 minutes and then let them rest on a baking sheet.
• Next, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt on the potato cubes and then gently toss to coat them.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 
• Place them on a tray and bake them for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they are golden brown.
• Serve them hot with the salsa bravas and garlic aioli. 

Pro tips and tricks

When you make these spicy potatoes, follow these tips for best results.

• Don’t skip parboiling the potatoes! This helps to make them tender and moist on the inside while staying crisp on the outside.
• Keep the potatoes an even size (as best as possible). This helps ensure even cooking. If you make them much bigger or smaller, you’ll need to adjust the cooking time by adding or subtracting time from the total.
• For a mild flavor, you can omit the hot sauce or use a milder version. Of course, they taste best with a little heat!

How to serve patatas bravas

For basic serving, we transfer the potatoes to a platter and then top with the salsa and aioli. To top it all off, we sprinkle fresh parsley over top.

We also typically keep some of the salsa/sauce and aioli on the side for dipping.

These Spanish potatoes pair really well with some of our other favorite Spanish inspired recipes. They include:

• Sopa de Fideo
• Spanish Rice
• Chalupa
• Charro Beans
• Pinto beans

Can I make patatas bravas spicier?

Want to spice things up? Sometimes you just need more heat. Here are a couple of suggestions:

• Use our sriracha aioli recipe for some added heat.
• We also have a spicy salsa you can try instead of the salsa bravas.
• For extra heat, you can also add more hot sauce into the salsa itself.
• Add red pepper flakes to the potatoes before placing them in the air fryer.

Here are some more of our favorite Air Fryer Recipes

• Apple Chips
• Vegan orange cauliflower
• Tostada
• Air fryer Flautas
• Onion Rings
• Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower wings

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Patatas Bravas with homemade Salsa Bravas

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Patatas bravas with homemade salsa bravas are spicy, air-fried Spanish potatoes. This healthier version of this classic dish is something the whole family will love since it is packed with bold flavor. Ready in less than a half hour, you can serve these delicious potatoes with your favorite Spanish flavors or on their own

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Ingredients

For The Potatoes:

• 4 Yukon gold potatoes cut into a 3/4-inch dice.
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt to taste
• chopped parsley for garnish, optional.

For The Salsa Brava:

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 ounce can crush tomatoes.
• 2 garlic cloves /minced.
• 1/2 yellow onion /diced.
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
• 2 to 3 dashes of hot sauce to taste (Tabasco)
• salt

For The Garlic Aioli:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves grated.
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

For the Potatoes :

1. Peel the potatoes and wash with cold water and pat them dry.
2. Cut them in quarters using a sharp knife about ¾ inch pieces.
3. Take a pan with water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 2 minutes then drain and let the potatoes cool on a baking sheet.
4. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt on the potato cubes and coat the potatoes lightly.
5. Preheat the Air Fryer for 3minutes. Put the potatoes in the Air Fryer. 
6. Add to the basket of your air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees for 10
   minutes.
7. Or Bake it at 450F for 20 minutes or until golden brown
8. Toss the potatoes in the basket and continue to cook for additional 5-8 minutes or until tender and crisp.

For The Salsa Brava:

1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Next add tomatoes, salt, paprika, and hot sauce, stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce heat and allow to simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. For a smooth sauce (which I prefer), puree in a small blender or food processor until smooth. Otherwise, set aside.

For The Garlic Aioli:

1. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic to a bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper if desired.
   

To Serve:

1. Transfer the crispy potatoes on to a platter.
2. You can keep the sauces on the side or drizzle salsa bravas and garlic aioli over potatoes and serve with more of each sauce on the side for dipping.
3. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 180Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 6mgSodium 178mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 5g

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