Patatas Bravas in the Air Fryer
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- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
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, 1 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the potato cubes in the air fryer basket and air fry for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.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, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 pinch chilli flakes.Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, until it is reduced and spicy.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: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated fat: 1gSodium: 345mgPotassium: 1363mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 4mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin C: 59mgVitamin E: 2mgVitamin K: 11µgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mgMagnesium: 79mgPhosphorus: 177mgSelenium: 2µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 44g
