Patatas Bravas

Take your potato game to the next level with these delicious Patatas Bravas! Crispy fried potatoes in a spicy, smoky sauce topped with creamy garlic aioli... if you love potatoes, this recipe is a must try!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Potatoes

4 medium potatoes
1-2 cups olive oil for frying
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Bravas Sauce

1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 yellow onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Wash & peel potatoes, then dice them into 1 inch cubes (similar to home fries).
Heat 1-2 cups olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and fry until golden brown, flipping every few minutes for even cooking. Remove the potatoes from the skillet to a large plate lined with paper towels; season with salt.
In a medium skillet, heat 1/3 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté 3-4 minutes.
Add the spices and stir to mix. Then add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in the broth and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon the sauce over the potatoes as desired. Serve with garlic aioli.

Notes

Tips for success:

Cut the potatoes into bite sized pieces - about 1 inch
Be sure your oil is hot enough before you start to fry the potatoes (aim for 350° F)
Invest in high quality Smoked Spanish Paprika - do NOT just use regular ground paprika
Let your sauce simmer for a while to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken a bit
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper

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