Quick Patatas Bravas Spanish (Print View)

Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and creamy aioli, ready in 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.65 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste

→ Bravas Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder, or to taste
09 - 7 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Quick Aioli

12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 small garlic clove, grated
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
15 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil and salt, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
02 - Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, and chili powder; sauté for 1 minute.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Blend the sauce for a smoother texture if desired.
04 - Combine mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
05 - Arrange roasted potatoes on a serving platter. Spoon warm bravas sauce over the potatoes and drizzle with aioli. Garnish with fresh parsley or a dusting of smoked paprika, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sometimes you need a punchy, craveable appetizer that feels fancier than it is.
  • This recipe won me over because it keeps all the flavor of traditional patatas bravas, but with less work and waiting.
02 -
  • If you crowd the baking sheet, the potatoes will steam and stay limp—spread them out for maximum crunch.
  • Letting the sauce rest off the heat for a few minutes mellows the spice and makes the flavors bloom.
03 -
  • Tossing potatoes with oil in a big bowl gets them evenly coated and speeds up cleanup.
  • A squeeze of lemon over the potatoes just before serving lifts all the flavors—don’t skip it if you have one handy.
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