Patatas bravas is simple yet super delicious tapas from Spain. Roasted or fried potatoes with a smoky spicy mayo, full of flavor and highly addictive. Gluten free and it can be made Vegan by using a vegan mayo.
Tapas from Spain: Patatas bravas simple, full of flavor and highly addictive.
Four more days left in Barcelona. Sigh…
Here’s one last “tapas” recipe we want to share with you before we leave: “Patatas Bravas”.
Again, super simple, flavorful and satisfying. Another great thing about it? You can take the basic recipe and modify it however you like it. Use vegan “mayo” instead of regular; add more hot sauce if you like it really spicy; or fry the potatoes instead of baking them for extra crunch.
Serve these with Gazpacho, Pan con tomate, Spring onions with Romesco Sauce, Tortilla de Patatas, Espinacas a la Catalana, Fideua and Lemon Scented Almond Milk Custard for dessert,. Invite some friends over, make some sangria and make it a real Spanish night!
Oh, and most importantly, don’t forget to have lots of fun 🙂
Enjoy!!
Patatas Bravas
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
Prep Time:
Print Recipe
Pin RecipeDescription
Patatas bravas is simple yet super delicious tapas from Spain. Roasted or fried potatoes with a smoky spicy mayo, full of flavor and highly addictive. Gluten free and it can be made Vegan by using a vegan mayo.
Ingredients
- 5–6 medium potatoes, cut in about 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp regular or vegan mayonnaise
- 2–3 dashes hot sauce
- 1 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Arrange potatoes in one single layer in a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt
- Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until golden brown
- In the meantime, prepare the “Bravas” sauce: combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, salt, garlic powder and water in a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy. Spoon sauce over the potatoes.
- ENJOY! From May I have that recipe
cindele says
This looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So easy and fun…I love the idea of a Spanish dinner party- people will love it. Enjoy the rest of you trip to Barcelona! Thanks for bringing your experience to our kitchen.
mayihavethatrecipe says
Thank you! Just a few days left until we leave…. Glad you enjoyed our recipes 🙂
Morgan Martindale says
We are in Madrid now, headed to Barcelona later in the week. Do you have an places to eat that you can recommend?!
mayihavethatrecipe says
Sure! Are you looking for a good tapas restaurant? There are tons of them in Barcelona of course. You’ll find really cool one along Paseo de Gracia and at the Ramblas. One of the most popular ones is Cerveceria Catalana, located on Calle Mallorca, 236. Their phone number is 932 160 368
Have a great trip!! 🙂
mayihavethatrecipe says
We would also recommend La Camarga and Muffins (not tapas restaurants) http://www.laprovenza.com/esp/la-camarga/la-camarga.shtml
http://www.restaurantemuffins.com
And our favorite italian restaurant growing up Pizzeria Mario, homemade pasta, simple delicious sauces, great desserts!
http://www.pizzeriamario.com
Carrie says
I made it with smoked paprika, and LOVED it!
mayihavethatrecipe says
Awesome idea!!!! We love smoked paprika!! Thanks for sharing!
Yaron says
so simple so good, i’m making this tonight, thanks!
Joan says
If I were making this as a side dish, how many servings would you say this would be?
Vicky & Ruth says
We would say about 4, people love potatoes and this recipe specially flies off the table!
cindy faust says
This is my best “don’t want to cook tonight” recipe. Easy, quick, and goes well with scrambled eggs and Israeli Salad…Done and Delicious!! Best part, hubby loves it!
★★★★★
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Cindy. you can never go wrong with potatoes!
Nora says
Many people shy away from making patatas bravas at home, because they don’t want to deep-fry. But a hot oven works beautifully, no frying required! Thanks for spreading the patatas bravas gospel. 😉
Albert Bevia says
Your version of patatas bravas is fantastic! love that you baked them and not fried them, these do look like a dish you would get served in Barcelona…Bravo!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Albert, we are happy you liked it.
Peter D says
I am from the Basque country and we do something similar but with a spicy tomato sauce. The basic idea is the same. Excellent snack with a cold beer or a nice wine and friends. Agur!
Ashley DiPaolo says
What brand of hot sauce should be used with this recipe?
Vicky & Ruth says
We use Louisiana hot sauce, but you can use any hot sauce you may like.