Tapas Potatoes in the Air Fryer – Patatas Bravas with Spicy Sauce
Patatas Bravas is a popular Spanish tapas dish consisting of fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe adapts the traditional method for an air fryer, making preparation quicker and less greasy.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pot
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 kg potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- 1 tsp sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. (Pre-program it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
- Cut 1 kg potatoes into cubes and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp paprika in a bowl.
- Spread the potato cubes in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200 °C for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy – in 2 batches if needed, so the basket isn't overcrowded.Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.Start the online kitchen timer here
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.Sauté 1 pcs onion and 2 clove garlic until they are soft.
- Add 400 g canned tomatoes, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 pinch chilli flakes and 1 tsp sherry vinegar.Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, until it is reduced and spicy, then blend the sauce until smooth.Start the online kitchen timer here
- When the potatoes are done, serve them warm with the spicy tomato sauce poured over or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and chilli flakes depending on how spicy you want the sauce.
- For an authentic Spanish touch, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- For an authentic Spanish touch, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 34.8gProtein: 4.2gFat: 9.3gSaturated fat: 1.3gSodium: 827mgFiber: 4.9gSugar: 4.5g
