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Patatas Bravas Recipe

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4 from 2 votes
Imagine this: golden chunks of fried potatoes, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served in a rustic ceramic dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course Tapas
Cuisine Spanish

Equipment

  • 1 Medium sized pan
  • 1 big pan / air fryer
  • Wooden Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Immersion blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Potato peeler

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil if using the air fryer
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika powder
  • 2 tbsp hot paprika powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp wine vinegar

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3451IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 4
Calories: 223kcal

Instructions

  • Start by peeling the potatoes with a potato peeler or a knife. Then cut into cubes. Set aside.
  • Peel the onion and garlic cloves. Dice finely the onion and mince the garlic cloves or press them with a garlic press.
  • Fry the potatoes:
    If deep frying add enough olive oil to a pan to submerge the potatoes into it and heat. Once it starts to form tiny bubbles fry the potatoes in batches until golden. Then deep fry a second time for maximum crispiness. Once done let them sit on a lined plate with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil and sprinkle a bit of salt in them.
    If using an air fryer, add the cubed potatoes to a bowl and add the two tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and make sure they get evenly coated. Add to the basket of your air fryer in batches if needed. Move around mid-cooking. Fry for 15 minutes at 395 F/200 C
  • While the potatoes are frying, add the garlic cloves and onion to a pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook until it turns a bit browned and it's fragrant.
  • Add the paprika powders to the pan and stir with a wooden spoon to make sure it gets evenly mixed and gently toasted.
  • Add the cornstarch to the pan and mix well again.
  • Add the chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil.
  • Process with an immersion blender until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Taste and correct the salt and spice levels and also add the wine vinegar. Mix everything well.
  • Serve the potatoes while still hot with a healthy dose of the Brava sauce on top.
  • Enjoy! Que aproveche!
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