Patatas Bravas (Spanish Fried Potatoes with Spicy Sauce)
Every country has their version of fried potatoes, and Spain is no exception. Its signature dish, patatas bravas, is never missing from the menu at any tapas bar. It’s quick and easy to make at home with only a handful of ingredients!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1-2 cups olive oil for frying
- salt to taste
- ½ cup
home-made bravas sauce
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, then rinse and dry them thoroughly to help them crisp up. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat the olive oil 350°F (176°C) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and turn the heat to the lowest setting, then cook for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oil with a skimmer, and let them cool in the fridge for a few minutes.
- Turn the heat up to high and reheat the oil to 350°F (176°C), then add the potatoes back into the pan. Fry until crispy and golden.
- Use a skimmer to transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Drizzle the bravas sauce over the potatoes, then serve immediately. Serve with toothpicks if desired.
Notes
- Dry the potato chunks thoroughly before frying to make them extra crispy.
- Serve with additional homemade bravas sauce or garlic alioli for a delicious flavor contrast.
- This recipe is vegan as long as the bravas sauce is vegan. Make your own with vegetable broth if you can’t find vegan bravas sauce.
