Description

This Patatas Bravas recipe brings a taste of Spain to your kitchen with crispy golden potatoes, a smoky tomato bravas sauce, and creamy garlic mayo. It’s the perfect tapas dish or side—simple, flavorful, and beautifully balanced between spice, tang, and richness.

Ingredients

800 g (1.8 lb) Potatoes, peeled and diced

3 tbsp Olive oil

Parsley, to serve

For the sauce:

1 tbsp Olive oil

1 Onion, diced

3 Garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp Smoked paprika

400 g (14 oz) Chopped tomatoes (1 tin)

1 tbsp Sherry vinegar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the garlic mayo:

150 g (0.75 cups) Mayonnaise

2 Garlic cloves, crushed

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200℃ fan (220℃/Gas Mark 7). Toss the diced potatoes in olive oil and salt, then spread on a lined baking tray. Roast for 40–50 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
Meanwhile, make the bravas sauce. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in crushed garlic and smoked paprika and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in sherry vinegar. Blend until smooth and set aside.
For the garlic mayo, combine mayonnaise and crushed garlic in a small bowl, seasoning to taste.
When the potatoes are done, spoon the bravas sauce over them, drizzle with garlic mayo, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Optional Air Fryer Method: Cook the potatoes at 220℃ for 25–30 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally until crisp and golden.

Notes

Add chilli flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce for extra heat.

Use vegan mayo for a dairy-free or vegan version.

Floury potatoes like Maris Piper or Russet yield the crispiest results.

Make the sauce ahead—it keeps well for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Serve the sauce and mayo separately for dipping if preferred.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 360 mg
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg