Best 6 Patatas Bravas Fried Potatoes With Allioli And Chile Sauce Recipes

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**Patatas Bravas: A Culinary Journey Through Spain's Beloved Fried Potatoes**

In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Spanish cuisine, Patatas Bravas stands out as an iconic dish that captures the essence of traditional flavors and bold innovation. These fried potatoes, drenched in a tantalizing combination of spicy tomato sauce and creamy garlic, are a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish and present you with three unique recipes that showcase its versatility. From the classic rendition to a modern twist with spicy chipotle sauce, and a vegan-friendly alternative brimming with flavor, our collection promises to ignite your taste buds and make Patatas Bravas a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE



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Patatas bravas are one of the most beloved Spanish tapas, thanks to their simple combination of fried potatoes and flavorful sauce. Make them at home with this easy recipe!

Provided by Melissa Haun

Categories     Appetizer     Tapa

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium potatoes
Olive oil (for frying, about 1-2 cups)
Salt
1/2 cup of homemade bravas sauce

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a paper towel.
  • Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the potatoes and adjust the heat to the lowest setting, allowing them to pre-cook for a few minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes and let them cool in the fridge for a few more minutes.
  • Turn the heat up to high and add the potatoes back into the pan.
  • Fry until crispy and golden.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • To serve, drizzle the bravas sauce over the potatoes.
  • Dig in-no forks necessary!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.86 g, Protein 4.71 g, Fat 3.75 g, SaturatedFat 0.54 g, Sodium 246 mg, Fiber 5.14 g, Sugar 2.96 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PATATAS BRAVAS



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Patatas bravas (which means "spicy potatoes") is the ultimate Spanish comfort food. Served tapas-style, the crispy potatoes and smoky sauce are difficult to resist. Add a drizzle of garlic aioli for a richer flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
BRAVAS SAUCE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
POTATOES:
1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
Oil for deep-fat frying
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Mash garlic with flat side of knife blade, forming a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice and oil until smooth. Cover; refrigerate until serving. , For bravas sauce, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and paprika until smooth; gradually stir in broth. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. , Remove from heat; cool slightly. Remove and discard bay leaf. Puree sauce using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree sauce in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Keep warm., Cut potatoes into 1-1/2-in. cubes; soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 250°. Fry potatoes until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and cool completely., Increase heat of oil to 375°. Fry potatoes again until crisp and golden brown, 3-4 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Serve with bravas sauce and aioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 42g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PATATAS BRAVAS HOME FRIES WITH ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Olive oil
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
3/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 large plum tomato, halved, seeded and roasted until soft
Few dashes hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Splash aged sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large Russet potatoes, parboiled, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
  • Combine the onion mixture, mayonnaise, tomato, hot pepper sauce, and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Heat 2-inches pure olive oil or canola oil in a large high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet until it begins to shimmer. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate for a moment to drain the excess oil. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, put the potatoes on the pan in an even layer and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan and season the potatoes with a bit more salt. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the aioli and garnish with parsley leaves. Serve hot.

OVEN-FRIED PATATAS BRAVAS (CRISPY POTATOES WITH TWO SAUCES)



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Served with spicy salsa brava and garlicky allioli, crispy hot patatas bravas are traditionally served in tapas bars throughout Spain. The salsa brava is made with pimentón, the smoked Spanish paprika sold as picante (hot) and dulce (sweet). Some cooks include a lot of chopped tomato, but my friends in Madrid tell me they prefer this version, which looks a bit like rusty gravy. As for the allioli, you can mount it by hand with a whisk, or use a stick blender as most Spaniards do. Though patatas bravas are typically pan-fried on the stovetop, I came up with this easier, oven-fried method. The potatoes emerge beautifully browned and crisped, and their flavor is sensational cooked in extra-virgin olive oil. This is not fancy fare. Grab a fork and dip the hot potatoes in both sauces for the optimal experience.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     snack, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds yellow-fleshed or russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, separated into cloves but not peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon pimentón dulce, or use sweet paprika
1 teaspoon pimentón picante, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
2 egg yolks
4 garlic cloves, pounded, finely minced or grated
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put potato chunks in a large bowl, season generously with salt and toss to coat. Leave for a few minutes to let potatoes absorb salt. Add olive oil and unpeeled garlic cloves and toss to coat well. (Don't skimp on the oil; it can be strained and saved after cooking for future use.)
  • Transfer potatoes (and garlic cloves) and oil to a large cast-iron skillet or heavy roasting pan. Make sure to have potatoes in a single layer without crowding. (If necessary, use two pans.) There should be a good 1/2-inch oil in the bottom of the pan. Add more if required.
  • Place pan in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until potato chunks are well browned on the bottom. With a metal spatula, carefully turn chunks over. Reduce heat to 400 degrees, and continue roasting until potatoes are well browned and crisp, about another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are roasting, make the two sauces: For the salsa brava, put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle without browning, then stir in flour and let mixture sizzle. Stir in tomato paste, pimentón dulce and pimentón picante, then add chicken broth gradually, stirring well as the sauce thickens. Bring to a gentle simmer, add vinegar and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has a gravylike consistency, but isn't too thick. Thin with a little more broth or water, if necessary. Season with salt to taste.
  • For the allioli, put egg yolks and garlic in a mortar or small bowl and whisk together. (Alternatively, use a mini food processor or stick blender, see note.) Add oil a few drops at a time, whisking vigorously with each addition. As the sauce thickens, add olive oil a teaspoon at a time. If the aioli gets too thick, whisk in 1 tablespoon water, then continue to whisk in remaining oil. The finished sauce should have the consistency of softly whipped cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When potatoes are ready, use spatula to transfer to a pan lined with paper towels to blot, then to a warm serving dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve warm with the two sauces.

PATATAS BRAVAS (FRIED POTATOES WITH ALLIOLI AND CHILE SAUCE)



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Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1⁄2 cup crushed tomatoes
9 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil,
plus more for frying
1 1⁄2 tsp. red wine
1 tsp. hot smoked paprika
1⁄4 tsp. sugar
1 serrano chile, minced
Kosher salt, to taste
1 egg yolk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. milk
4 russet potatoes, peeled

Steps:

  • 1. Make the brava sauce: Purée tomatoes, 1 tbsp. oil, wine, paprika, sugar, and chile in a blender. Season with salt, transfer to a bowl, and set aside. Make the allioli: Vigorously whisk egg yolk and garlic. While whisking, add 1 tbsp. oil in a thin stream until mixture thickens. Continue whisking, adding 7 tbsp. oil in a thin stream. Add lemon juice and milk, and season with salt; chill. 2. Pour oil into a 5-qt. pot to a depth of 1 1⁄2"; heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 220°. Meanwhile, halve potatoes crosswise. Using a small knife, shape each potato half into a 1 3⁄4" x 1" football shape. Transfer potatoes to oil and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and pale golden, 15-20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels; chill. Remove pot from heat; reserve. 3. Heat the reserved oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Add potatoes; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt. Serve potatoes with the reserved brava sauce and allioli.

PATATAS BRAVAS



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Make this classic tapas dish part of your cooking repertoire - it's simply potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce.

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Buffet, Main course, Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 10-12 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
227g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp sweet paprika (pimenton)
good pinch chilli powder
pinch sugar
chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
900g potatoes, cut into small cubes
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden. Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality potatoes: Choose firm, waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, which hold their shape well during frying.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for 1-inch cubes.
  • Soak the potatoes in water: This will help remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together during frying.
  • Fry the potatoes in hot oil: This will create a crispy outer layer and a fluffy interior.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the potatoes in batches if necessary to avoid steaming them.
  • Season the potatoes generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and paprika for a classic flavor.
  • Make the alioli sauce ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld.
  • Use a good quality pimentón: This Spanish smoked paprika is essential for the authentic flavor of the chile sauce.

Conclusion:

Patatas bravas is a delicious and versatile Spanish tapas dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The combination of crispy potatoes, creamy alioli sauce, and spicy chile sauce is simply irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily recreate this classic dish at home. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful dish to serve at your next party or gathering, give patatas bravas a try!

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