--- title: "Patatas Bravas" id: "3754" type: "recipe" slug: "patatas-bravas" published_at: "2026-10-26T12:53:29+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-26T12:53:29+00:00" url: "https://beestrot.com/recipe/patatas-bravas/" markdown_url: "https://beestrot.com/recipe/patatas-bravas.md" excerpt: "Patatas Bravas" taxonomy_category: - "Appetizers" - "Everyday Meals" - "Frying" - "Mediterranean" - "Medium (30-60 min)" - "Party and Events" - "Side Dishes" - "Snacks" - "Spanish" - "Vegetables and Produce" --- [by Jean Louis](https://beestrot.com/author/jean-louis/) • 📅 Last modified on October 26, 2026 Table of Contents - [• Recipe Overview](#recipe-overview) - [• Recipe Information](#recipe-metadata) - [• Time & Quantities](#recipe-time-quantities) - [• Method & Ingredients](#recipe-method) - [- Ingredients](#ingredients-section) - [- Instructions](#instructions-section) - [• Storage & Make-Ahead](#recipe-storage) - [• Nutritional & Dietary Information](#recipe-nutrition) - [• Serving & Variations](#recipe-serving) - [• Video to Share!](#recipe-video) # Patatas Bravas Share this recipe! 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Difficulty:★☆☆☆☆(Easy) Budget: 💰 Seasonality: Year-round ### Recipe Information [#](#) **Categories:** [Appetizers](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/appetizers/) [Everyday Meals](https://beestrot.com/focus/occasions/everyday-meals/) [Frying](https://beestrot.com/focus/cooking-methods/frying/) [Mediterranean](https://beestrot.com/focus/cuisines/mediterranean/) [Medium (30-60 min)](https://beestrot.com/focus/time-to-table/medium-30-60-min/) [Party and Events](https://beestrot.com/focus/occasions/party-and-events/) [Side Dishes](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/side-dishes/) [Snacks](https://beestrot.com/focus/courses/snacks/) [Spanish](https://beestrot.com/focus/cuisines/spanish/) [Vegetables and Produce](https://beestrot.com/focus/ingredients/vegetables-and-produce/) **Tags:** [Budget-Friendly](https://beestrot.com/tags/budget-friendly/) [Crispy](https://beestrot.com/tags/crispy/) [Crowd-Pleaser](https://beestrot.com/tags/crowd-pleaser/) [Crunchy](https://beestrot.com/tags/crunchy/) [Garlic](https://beestrot.com/tags/garlic/) [Homestyle](https://beestrot.com/tags/homestyle/) [Savory](https://beestrot.com/tags/savory/) [Smoky](https://beestrot.com/tags/smoky/) [Spicy](https://beestrot.com/tags/spicy/) [Traditional](https://beestrot.com/tags/traditional/) **Religious Considerations:** Vegetarian (without chicken stock in sauce); Halal-friendly **Recipe Source:** Traditional Spanish Recipe Print this Recipe ### Time & Quantities [#](#) **Preparation:** 15 mins **Cooking:** 25 mins **Total:** 40 mins **Serves:** 4 **Preparation-to-Cooking Ratio:** 0.6Balanced prep and cook time. ### Method & Ingredients [#](#) **Required Equipment:** Large pot for frying, slotted spoon, small saucepan for sauce, blender or hand blender for aioli [Chef Craft Heavy Duty Slotted Spoon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFN9U1Q/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFN9U1Q/?tag=testtag-20) [Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Saucepan w/Cover](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008CM69/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008CM69/?tag=testtag-20) [Ninja Blender, Mega Kitchen System](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00939I7EK/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00939I7EK/?tag=testtag-20) [Mueller Vegetable Chopper Mandoline Slicer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCKCK326/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCKCK326/?tag=testtag-20) [OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082N6ZB63/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082N6ZB63/?tag=testtag-20) [6 PCS Escargot Tongs Stainless Steel Kitchen Food Tong](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2QV9S8/?tag=beestrot08-20) [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2QV9S8/?tag=testtag-20) **Cooking Method:** Frying #### Ingredients - 2 lbs potatoes (waxy or all-purpose / peeled / cut into 1.5-inch cubes) - oil for deep frying - salt - For bravas sauce: 3 tbsp olive oil / 3 garlic cloves (minced) / 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika / 1/2 tsp hot paprika / 1 tbsp flour / 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock / 2 tbsp sherry vinegar / salt - For aioli: 2 garlic cloves / 1 egg yolk / 1 tsp Dijon mustard / 150ml neutral oil / 1 tbsp lemon juice / salt #### Instructions 1. Make the bravas sauce: heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add both paprikas and stir 30 seconds until bloomed and fragrant - your kitchen will start smelling unmistakably Spanish right about now. Add flour and stir to form a paste. Gradually whisk in stock until smooth. Add sherry vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Blend until smooth if you prefer a silky texture. Season and set aside. 2. Make the aioli: blend garlic and egg yolk with mustard and a pinch of salt. With blender running / drizzle in oil drop by drop until emulsified / then in a thin stream. Add lemon juice / adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until needed. 3. Parboil potato cubes in well-salted water for 8 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain and dry very thoroughly - any moisture in the oil will make the potatoes spit at you like they are offended. 4. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until deeply golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt. 5. Arrange potatoes on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with warm bravas sauce and dot with aioli - or serve both sauces on the side and let people choose their own adventure. ### Storage & Make-Ahead [#](#) **Storage Advice:** Bravas sauce and aioli both refrigerate well up to 5 days. Fried potatoes are best fresh but can be re-crisped in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. **Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips:** Bravas sauce freezes well for up to 2 months. Aioli does not freeze. Potatoes do not freeze once fried. ### Nutritional & Dietary Information [#](#) **Nutritional Information:** - **Calories:** 320 - **Protein:** 5g - **Fat:** 18g (Saturated: 2g) - **Carbohydrates:** 36g (Fiber: 4g / Sugar: 3g) - **Vitamin A:** 10% DV - **Vitamin C:** 25% DV - **Calcium:** 4% DV - **Iron:** 8% DV **Allergen Information:** Contains eggs (aioli). Gluten in bravas sauce flour. Dairy-free. **Dietary Information:** Contains eggs and gluten. Dairy-free as written. Easily made gluten-free by replacing flour with cornstarch in the bravas sauce. ### Serving & Variations [#](#) **Serving Suggestions:** Serve on a terracotta dish with two small pots of sauce alongside. A cold beer or a glass of chilled Manzanilla in hand is not optional - it is the full experience. **Wine or Drink Pairing:** A cold Estrella Damm lager is the most authentic pairing. For wine, a chilled Txakoli from the Basque Country - bone dry with a slight spritz - cuts through the oil perfectly. **Possible Recipe Variations:** Beestrot Signature: Toss the just-fried potatoes with a pinch of saffron-infused salt (dissolve a few saffron threads in warm water / then mix into sea salt and dry) for a subtle golden perfume that elevates the dish into something genuinely special. Variations: Patatas Alioli - skip the bravas sauce and serve only with thick garlic aioli for a gentler version. Baked Bravas - toss potatoes in oil and roast at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 35 minutes for a lighter option. Bravas with Chorizo - add thin slices of fried chorizo on top for a heartier tapa. **Additional Notes:** The parboil-then-fry double-cooking method is the secret to potatoes that are fluffy inside and properly crispy outside. Single-fry potatoes are inferior - do not skip the parboil. Share this recipe! [Set as Preferred Source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=beestrot.com) Disclosure: This recipe may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase at no extra cost to you. This applies to featured Amazon products or any other Beestrot's partners. I only link to products I would actually use in my own kitchen. Thank you for your support! 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