Tortilla Española, also known as Spanish Omelette or Spanish Tortilla, is a traditional and versatile dish that holds a special place in Spanish cuisine. It is a savory egg-based dish that incorporates potatoes, onions, and sometimes other vegetables, all bound together by the magic of eggs. This delectable dish is a testament to the simplicity and elegance that can be achieved with a few basic ingredients. The Tortilla Española is a dish that has transcended time and is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Its popularity extends beyond Spain, and it has become a staple in many households worldwide. In this article, we will explore two variations of this classic recipe: the traditional Baked Tortilla Española and a modern Air Fryer Tortilla Española. Both recipes offer unique takes on this beloved dish, providing home cooks with options to suit their cooking preferences and dietary needs.
The first recipe, Baked Tortilla Española, is the classic method that has been passed down through generations. This version uses a combination of potatoes, onions, eggs, and olive oil, resulting in a tender and flavorful tortilla. The process involves shallow-frying the potatoes and onions until golden brown and then combining them with beaten eggs in a large bowl. This mixture is then poured into a greased baking dish and baked in the oven until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
The second recipe, Air Fryer Tortilla Española, is a contemporary take on the traditional dish, offering a healthier alternative with reduced oil consumption. This version utilizes an air fryer to cook the potatoes and onions, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. The potatoes and onions are seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked in the air fryer until golden brown. Once cooked, they are combined with beaten eggs in a large bowl, and the mixture is poured into a greased air fryer basket. The tortilla is cooked in the air fryer until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
OVEN-BAKED TORTILLA ESPAñOLA
Oven-Baked Tortilla Espanola is a traditional Spainsh tapas dish meaning "potato omelet".
Provided by Nikki Gladd
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Place diced potatoes in a sauce pan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
- Spray a casserole dish (approximately 7x10 inch) with cooking spray; set aside.
- Place the 4 Tbsp olive oil, garlic, scallions and bell peppers in a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened but not browned. Let cool a bit, then stir in the cooked potato.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream, cheese and chives together. Stir in the vegetable-potato mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and set in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool and set. Run a spatula around the edge, then invert onto a cutting board, browned-side up. If the surface looks a little runny, place it under the broiler to dry out. (I didn't need to do this.)
- Let cool completely. Neaten the edges, if necessary, then cut into one-inch squares. Serve on a platter with wooden toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 129 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Calories 127 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TORTILLA ESPANOLA
Tortilla Espanola is a dish I make all the time at home. My boyfriend's family are Spanish, and he just loves this authentic dish. It's easy to prepare and always a crowd pleaser. Traditionally this dish only uses only onions, potatoes and egg; however I like to add a little green, either parsley or chives depending on your taste. They're both wonderful.
Provided by Jaime The Tomato Snob
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Potatoes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it shimmers, and place the potatoes into the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Pan fry the potatoes, stirring and tossing occasionally, until they are beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and onion are slightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 more minutes. Take the skillet off the heat, and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Beat the eggs with 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, add the potato-onion mixture, and lightly combine.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then gently spoon the egg-potato mixture into the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and shake the skillet a few times to help release the omelet from the bottom of the skillet.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and bake until the omelet is puffed and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the omelet should come out clean. Cut the omelet into pie-shaped pieces, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 279 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY SPANISH TORTILLA ESPANOLA
Tortilla Espanola is a king among Spanish tapas, but can be pricey - the potatoes are usually cooked in a vat of olive oil. But we cut down on costs (and prep time) with a genius substitute: potato chips.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and just starting to turn brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar until absorbed. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Add the potato chips and cooled onions and stir to combine. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, then add the potato and egg mixture and cook, until the bottom and the sides set and are a light golden brown, about 3 minutes (use a rubber spatula to help pull and peek around the sides). Transfer to the oven and bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan, then slide out onto a cutting board and cut into 12 wedges. Serve at room temperature.
BAKED TORTILLA ESPANOLA
This baked version of tortilla espanola is like a potato-and-onion fritatta. Often sliced and served as an appetizer, it maintains its Spanish accent with a pinch of saffron.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil and saffron in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion, and garlic, and stir well. Gently press into an even layer with a spatula. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir, season with salt and pepper, and press again. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving oil.
- Whisk together eggs, parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in potato mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved oil in the skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture, and gently press into an even layer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- Bake until set, about 5 minutes. Invert, or serve from pan.
TORTILLA ESPAñOLA
Perhaps the most Spanish of all tapas, this potato omelet makes a satisfying meal on its own; you can also serve it as a part of a spread with jamón, serrano, chorizo, cheese, olives and piquillo peppers. Poaching the potatoes and onions in olive oil makes them almost creamy. (Keep the infused oil in the fridge; it's great for dipping bread or other uses.)
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 - 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the onions, pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Peel the potatoes, quarter them lengthwise, and slice those crosswise into 1/8th inch tiles. (A mandoline is great for this.) Add them to the onion mixture and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
- Heat the oil over high heat in a 12-inch, deep-sided skillet (preferably nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron). Drop 1 potato tile into the oil as it heats; when it floats and then begins to fry vigorously, carefully add all the potato-onion mixture and stir gently.
- Cook the potatoes at a vigorous simmer, stirring occasionally so they don't brown too much on the bottom, until they are very soft but not quite losing their shape, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes through a colander and let them cool until warm.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Taste the potatoes for salt and season the eggs with salt accordingly. Stir the potatoes into the eggs.
- Place the skillet over medium high heat. When it is very hot, pour in the potato mixture, spread evenly and turn heat to medium. Using a spatula, gently pull the edges of the tortilla towards the center to release them from the pan and let any liquid egg run out the sides.
- After 4 minutes, cover the pan with the bottom of an oiled baking sheet. Using towels or oven mitts, carefully flip the pan onto the sheet, place the pan back over the heat, then slide the inverted tortilla back into the pan. Cook, without stirring, for 3 minutes. Both sides of the tortilla should be golden brown.
- Insert a long skewer into the side of the tortilla to see how wet it is inside. Some prefer the inside a little moist, some fully cooked. You can continue to cook it, flipping the tortilla as described once a minute, until it's done to your liking. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 953, UnsaturatedFat 75 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 754 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED TORTILLA ESPANOLA
This is a recipe that I found in a magazine and thought that I'd share it with everyone. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but intend to do so soon!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F heat oil and saffron in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, onions and garlic, and stir well. Gently press into an even layer with a spatula. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir, season with salt and pepper, and press again. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving oil.
- Whisk together eggs, parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in potato mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved oil in the skillet over medium heat. pour in egg mixture, and gently press into an even layer. Reduce heat to medum-low. Cook uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- Bake and set, about 5 minutes. Invert or serve from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 232.5, Sodium 98.3, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.1
BAKED SPANISH TORTILLA
Served chilled, this baked Spanish tortilla is made with eggs, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper and fresh thyme.
Categories Breakfast
Time 5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes and onions in oil about 5 minutes, turning potatoes constantly for even cooking, until oil begins to simmer; add thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer about 10 minutes longer, turning potatoes constantly, until potatoes are soft and tender. (If potatoes begin to fry and turn brown during cooking, reduce heat.) Remove from heat; drain (do not wash skillet). Place potato mixture in medium bowl; cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook and stir bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat 1 minute; add to potato mixture. Break up potatoes a little with fork.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking parchment paper; grease side of dish with oil. In large bowl, lightly beat eggs with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Add potato mixture to eggs; stir until blended. Carefully pour into baking dish.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until eggs are completely set and top is slightly puffed and golden; cool 15 minutes. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until chilled.
- To serve, run thin knife around edge of tortilla to loosen. Place rectangular serving platter upside down on baking dish (be sure platter is at least as large as baking dish); carefully turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish; peel off cooking parchment paper. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
SPANISH TORTILLA
Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, 2 minutes. Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender but not brown, 25 minutes, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. With a slotted spoon, add potato mixture to eggs and stir to combine. Pour off oil from skillet; reserve 2 teaspoons.
- In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon reserved oil over medium. Add half the egg and potato mixture and, with a wooden spoon, stir center until eggs begin to set. Use spoon to lightly press edges of tortilla inward and continue to cook, undisturbed, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover with a plate, and invert tortilla onto plate. Gently slide tortilla back into pan and cook until set in middle, about 5 minutes. Slide or invert tortilla onto a clean plate, wipe pan clean with a paper towel, and repeat with remaining oil and egg mixture. Let tortillas sit 5 minutes before cutting each into 6 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
SPANISH OMELETTE (TORTILLA ESPAñOLA)
Five humble ingredients express rich flavors in this classic Spanish dish. Onions not only caramelize in olive oil, but infuse it, creating a savory base for cooking potatoes and eggs. Slice it pizza-style for a shareable breakfast or tapa.
Provided by Paul Berglund
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a knife, peel the onion (discard onion skin in a bowl for easy clean-up), then remove both ends and cut in a medium dice. Heat a non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil followed by chopped onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir the onions occasionally as they cook.
- Slice the potato (leave peel on), then dice the same size as the onions (cut away and discard any blemishes on the potato). Set aside. Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk and set aside. When onions are lightly caramelized, remove from heat. Place a strainer over a bowl and strain the onions from the oil, reserving oil. Set onions aside. Place oil back into the pan, turn heat to high until oil is slightly smoking, 2-3 minutes (hot oil will keep the potatoes from sticking). Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook until potatoes are soft and golden brown, 7-8 minutes (test for doneness by tasting one!).
- Strain potatoes from the oil, reserving oil. Add potatoes to the onions and keep the skillet warm over low heat (It's important to have no trace of onions or potatoes in the skillet or the omelette will stick). Stir beaten eggs into the potato onion mixture. Turn heat to high, add about 1 tablespoon of the oil back to the pan. When the oil begins to smoke, add egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula gently move the eggs around in the pan to distribute the heat. Turn heat to low and let the omelette set around the edges, 1-2 minutes. Transfer omelette to the oven. It will bake a total of 4-5 minutes. First, to set the eggs, 2- 2 ½ minutes.
- When the omelette is set all over, remove from the oven to flip and cook on the other side. Shake slightly to make sure it isn't sticking to the sides. Using a rubber spatula, gently remove the omelette from the skillet onto a plate. Cover with the other plate and flip over. Using a rubber spatula, gently place back into the pan, bottom-side up and back into the oven, about 2 more minutes.
- Remove omelette from oven. Using a rubber spatula, slide onto a plate. Serve.
Tips:
- For a crispy tortilla Española, make sure to use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter for frying the potatoes. This will give them a rich, golden color and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the potatoes. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Be careful when flipping the tortilla Española. It is a delicate dish and can easily break apart.
- Allow the tortilla Española to cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help it to hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Tortilla Española is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for home cooks of all levels. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this baked tortilla Española a try.
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