Potatoes bravas have been the quintessential Madrid tapa since the 20th century, with spicy sauce and aioli that define its identity. The air fryer version allows you to prepare them at home without a bar fryer. They are an icon of Spanish tapas on terraces and taverns.
Mediterranean
Patatas bravas air fryer
Patatas bravas air fryer from Spain: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 480 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Patatas bravas air fryer is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 700 g of potatoes.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Get ready: Get out.
- Have ready: Hot paprika.
- Have ready: Homemade bravas sauce.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut potatoes into cubes; mix with oil and salt
Cut potatoes into cubes; mix with oil and salt. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Cook in an air fryer at 190 C for 18 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Cook in an air fryer at 190 C for 18 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Prepare bravas sauce by sautéing garlic
Prepare bravas sauce by sautéing garlic, paprika and flour with broth.
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Prepare aioli with garlic and oil or homemade mayonnaise
Prepare aioli with garlic and oil or homemade mayonnaise.
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Serve potatoes in a hot clay pot
Serve potatoes in a hot clay pot.
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Cover with bravas sauce and aioli in a zigzag pattern; sprinkle parsley
Cover with bravas sauce and aioli in a zigzag pattern; sprinkle parsley.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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