You canât go wrong with fried potatoes, but patatas bravas, the most popular Spanish tapa, takes it to the next level, thanks to spicy red bravas sauce. Iâve got all the tips for these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside Spanish potatoes. ![]() Few foods are more comforting â or more versatile â than the humble potato. Patatas bravas, spicy Spanish potatoes, are no exception. Chunks of potato are fried in extra virgin olive oil until perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside. The potatoes are then drizzled or drenched (your call) in a vibrant, perfectly smoky bravas sauce. Itâs the perfect sharing snack to enjoy with friends and family, perhaps with a jug of sangria or a lemony cocktail. Whether youâre baking potato wedges, whipping them with garlic, or frying them like in todayâs recipe, potatoes are so easy to turn into whatever you need them to be. A main, a side, a snack, or a tapa â the potato can do it all! Table of Contents![]() What is patatas bravas?Patatas bravas is the most popular Spanish tapa, made of crispy fried potatoes that are tossed with salsa brava or bravas sauce. Itâs really the sauce that gives these potatoes the delicious slightly spicy and smoky flavor and distinguishes them from any other fried potatoes youâll try. While many believe patatas bravas recipes were created in Barcelona, the origin of these potatoes is Madrid. What is bravas sauce?Bravas sauce, or salsa brava, is a slightly spicy red sauce traditionally served as part of patatas bravas. It is made with a few simple ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, and a little tomato paste. How to make patatas bravasPatatas bravas is an easy tapa that still brings the wow factor. Hereâs how to make it:
![]() Tips for the best Spanish fried potatoesYou do not need to fry your potatoes twice in order to get them to be perfectly crispy. Try these tips for perfectly crispy homemade patatas bravas:
Make ahead tipYou can cube and parboil the potatoes one night ahead. Salt them and spread them on a sheet pan then refrigerate overnight. When youâre ready, just fry the potatoes and finish them with the sauce and serve immediately! How to serve patatas bravasPile your hot crispy fried potatoes onto a plate and immediately drizzle a generous amount of bravas sauce on top. To add a cooling element, I sometimes also top the potatoes with some garlic aioli, but this is totally optional. If you have more bravas sauce, serve it in a small bowl to the side. As a party appetizer, serve these fried spanish potatoes next to other Spanish tapas like Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp) or Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread) More potato recipesBrowse all Mediterranean recipes. Want more heat in your bravas sauce? Try our Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika! One of the main draws of Patatas Bravas is the spicy red bravas sauce. You can change the heat depending on your palate, and to make it more spicy, I like to add Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika for an extra kick. ![]() Patatas Bravas - Spanish Fried Potatoes
Patatas bravas, Spanish spicy potatoes, are a simple but delicious snack. Chunks of potato are fried until perfectly crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, before being drenched with a vibrant red sauce. Itâs the perfect tapa to enjoy with friends and family, perhaps with a cocktail. Check out all my tips for the best fried potatoes!
Course Appetizers, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 317.8kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Calories: 317.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 22.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16.5g | Sodium: 236.4mg | Potassium: 618.9mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 277.2IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 21.4mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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