Patatas Bravas

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Patatas Bravas is a comfort food that starts with fried potatoes and is topped with a delicious red sauce. Crispy hot patatas bravas are traditionally served in tapas bars throughout Spain. However, we want to show you how easy it is for you to make them at home!

patatas bravas topped with patatas bravas sauce

This recipe is sponsored by Wada Farms.

You can’t go wrong when it comes to enjoying comfort food like potatoes. However, Spanish patatas bravas take fried potatoes to a whole other level in part to the spicy red bravas sauce! The potatoes are fried and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. We can’t wait for you to try this delicious dish at home.

What Are Patatas Bravas?

You may have never heard of Patatas Bravas, but that is okay! This side dish is served in restaurants and bars all throughout Spain. The potatoes are diced into 2? cubes, fried in oil and served warm with a spicy Patatas Bravas sauce.

This dish can be as an appetizer to share with friends or served with grilled fish or chicken and served with a green salad for a complete meal.

Recipe Tips

You can place the potatoes in the refrigerator over night if you wish after boiling. It’s important that the potatoes are completely cool before frying them. This is super important when it comes to the frying process. Choose a potato that is high in starch like Wada Farms Russet Potatoes. Gold or red potatoes would also work well. Be sure to par-boil your potatoes (boiling potatoes in water with baking soda) as this breaks down the pectins of the potato so that the starch is released and gives the potatoes a crispy layer once you fry them.
ingredients for patatas bravas

Ingredients Needed To Make Patatas Bravas

Baking soda Wada Farms Russet Potatoes Kosher salt Olive oil

How to Make Patatas Bravas

potatoes peeled and cut into 2" pieces on cutting board

Start by washing and cleaning your potatoes. Once they are peeled, cut into 2? pieces.

pot par-boiling potatoes

Par-boiling the potatoes – fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a rolling boil, add in the baking soda.

Produce Moms’ TIP: the water may foam a little and that’s perfectly fine. Add in the potatoes and allow to return to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 1-2 minutes and then drain.

potatoes on baking sheet after par-boiling

Transfer the potatoes to a large sheet pan and season with kosher salt, tossing together to ensure the salt is evenly distributed amongst the potatoes. Set aside and allow to cool completely.

removing fried potatoes from skillet with slotted spoon

In a medium skillet, heat 1 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to bubble, gently add in the potatoes, be sure not to overcrowd the skillet as this will need to be done in batches. Cook the potatoes in the oil until they are golden brown on all sides, about 20-25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels, this will help to remove any excess oil. Immediately season with additional kosher salt.

close up shot of patatas bravas in white serving dish

While the potatoes are cooking, this is a great time to make the Bravas Sauce recipe.

Once the potatoes are all fried and the Bravas Sauce is made, you are ready to drizzle the potatoes with as much or as little sauce as you would like. If you are serving guests, you can serve with the sauce on the side so that each guest can top their own fried potatoes!

More Delicious Potato Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes – these potatoes are seasoned and fried with garlic and onions for a delicious side dish recipe! Loaded Potato Skins – if you are entertaining guests, you can’t go wrong with this classic appetizer recipe. Twice Baked Potato Casserole – another recipe that uses potatoes and a spin on Twice Baked Potatoes!

Why We Choose Potatoes from Wada Farms

Wada Farms is a premier example of 80 years of family-owned farming that has grown tremendously because of hard work and tireless dedication. Established in 1943, Wada Farms began farming potatoes on 160 acres in Pingree, Idaho.

Today, Wada Farms has grown to become one of the nation’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes. When you see that Wada Farms logo, you know you are eating the best!

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Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas is a comfort food that starts with fried potatoes and topped with a delicious red sauce.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spain-Inspired
Keyword Patatas Bravas, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon baking soda5 Wada Farms Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2” cubesKosher saltExtra virgin olive oilBravas Sauce

Instructions

Start by washing and cleaning your potatoes. Once they are peeled, cut into 2? pieces.
Par-boiling the potatoes – fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a rolling boil, add in the baking soda. TIP: the water may foam a little and that’s perfectly fine. Add in the potatoes and allow to return to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 1-2 minutes and then drain.
Transfer the potatoes to a large sheet pan and season with kosher salt, tossing together to ensure the salt is evenly distributed amongst the potatoes. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to bubble, gently add in the potatoes, be sure not to overcrowd the skillet as this will need to be done in batches. Cook the potatoes in the oil until they are golden brown on all sides, about 20-25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels, this will help to remove any excess oil. Immediately season with additional kosher salt.
While the potatoes are cooking, this is a great time to make the Bravas Sauce recipe.
Once the potatoes are all fried and the Bravas Sauce is made, you are ready to drizzle the potatoes with as much or as little sauce as you would like. If you are serving to guests, you can serve with the sauce on the side so that each guest can top their own fried potatoes!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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