Crispy Spanish Patatas Bravas That Steal the Show

If you’ve ever had Patatas Bravas, you know they’re not just potatoes—they’re a crispy, golden bite of joy topped with a smoky, slightly spicy tomato sauce and a drizzle of garlicky aioli.

This Spanish classic is the kind of dish that turns any meal into a celebration. Make them as an appetizer, for your holiday party and watch these crispy potatoes steal the show.

What Are Patatas Bravas?

Patatas Bravas, translating to “brave potatoes,” are a classic Spanish dish. The name comes from the spicy kick of the sauce, which was bold for traditional Spanish cuisine at the time. Every region of Spain has its own take on the dish, but the essentials are always the same: crispy potatoes served with a flavorful paprika-based sauce.

Making Patatas Bravas at home is simpler than you might think. You don’t need fancy ingredients or equipment, just a bit of patience to get the potatoes perfectly crispy.

Helpful Tips

• Homemade aioli: Make homemade aioli by combining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste. Don’t skip this sauce—it’s worth the effort!
• Crispy potatoes: It’s very important to get crispy potatoes that are super soft in the center. I leave the peels on my potatoes (do what you like), and I cook them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Use 2 different kinds of paprika in the sauce: This adds a rich, authentic flavor to the bravas sauce, giving it that irresistible Spanish flair.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Patatas Bravas

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Patatas Bravas are crispy, golden potatoes topped with a smoky, slightly spicy tomato sauce and a drizzle of garlicky aioli. These bites of joy are the perfect appetizer and won't stick around long.

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Ingredients

• 2 large or 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup garlic aioli

Instructions

1. Spray the potatoes lightly with olive oil. Preheat the air fryer or oven to 400° F(200°C). Cook the potatoes for 12 minutes in the air fryer or 25 minutes in the oven, until they are golden on the outside, but tender on the inside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add both paprikas and stir until combined.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir until combined, then cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the broth slowly, stirring constantly to make a velvety sauce.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until thickened but pourable. Add the vinegar and season to taste with salt.
6. Drizzle the sauce and the garlic aioli over the potatoes and serve hot.

Notes

Make homemade aioli by combining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste. Don’t skip this sauce—it’s worth the effort.

This recipe calls for 2 different types of paprika which adds a rich, authentic flavor to the bravas sauce, giving it that irresistible Spanish flair.

It's very important to get crispy potatoes that are super soft in the center. I leave the peels on my potatoes (do what you like), and I cook them in the air fryer for about 20 minutes with some olive oil, salt and pepper.

Angela

When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.