Authentic Patatas Bravas Recipe - Chef John's Famous Spanish Tapas

Name: Authentic Patatas Bravas Recipe - Chef John's Famous Spanish Tapas
Total time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 0.25 teaspoon ground chipotle peppers; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground chipotle peppers; 2 quarts cold water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Craving authentic Spanish tapas? Patatas bravas, with their crispy fried potatoes, spicy seasoning, and creamy paprika sauce, are a must-try! This recipe delivers a fiercely flavored and textured experience that's easy to customize to your spice preference.

Total time1 hr 30 mins
Prep time25 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Instructions

For the sauce: Combine garlic, smoked paprika, and salt using a mortar and pestle or food processor until smooth. Blend in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Cover the sauce and chill in the refrigerator.
For the spice blend: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, and chipotle chile powder. Set aside the spice mix.
For the potatoes: In a large saucepan, pour water. Add salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves to the water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Gently add the potatoes to the seasoned water. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but not fully cooked. A paring knife should easily pierce the center of a potato cube. Drain the potatoes and place them on a wire rack to cool completely for about 45 minutes.
In a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Carefully add the cooled potato cubes to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fried potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the prepared spice blend. Drizzle the sauce over the potatoes or serve it as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 678 kcal
Fat Content: 55 g
Fiber Content: 6 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 3885 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 21 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g