Patatas Bravas (Spicy Potatoes)

Name: Patatas Bravas (Spicy Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes; Oil for frying; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 small onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp smoked paprika (pimenton); 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tbsp flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp tomato paste

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min Serves: 4

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Spanish appetizerside dish

Crispy fried potato chunks served with a smoky, spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli. The quintessential Spanish tapa.

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes
Oil for frying
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp smoked paprika (pimenton)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp tomato paste

Instructions

1

Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.
2

Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic.
3

Add paprika and flour, cook 1 min.
4

Whisk in broth and tomato paste.
5

Simmer 10 mins.
6

Blend.
7

Season.
1

Fried potatoes twice: first at 325°F (163°C) (160°C) until tender, then at 375°F (191°C) (190°C) until crispy.
2

Season with salt and serve with sauce.