Patatas bravas with red sauce and creamy topping on a plate

Spain · Spanish

Patatas Bravas

Spanish potatoes with brava sauce, with a classic aioli option and a vegan egg-free version.

  • Spanish
  • 50 min total time
  • 4 base servings

Country

Spain

Cuisine

Spanish

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Total

50 min

Makes 4 servings of patatas bravas.

Serve the sauce on the side if people need different egg restrictions.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

Choose if needed

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Roasted potatoes with brava sauce and optional classic aioli or mayonnaise.

Classic aioli or mayonnaise may contain egg. Check vinegar or prepared sauce labels if you are sensitive to sulfites.

This version

  • Classic
  • Vegetarian

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • Eggs

Ingredients

  • 800 g potatoes
  • 35 ml olive oil
  • 200 g tomato sauce
  • 4 g smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 10 ml plain vinegar Check vinegar or prepared sauce labels if you are sensitive to sulfites.
  • 80 g aioli or mayonnaise, optional May contain egg.
  • 5 g fine salt

Cooking method

Oven

  1. Prepare the potatoes

    Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks and toss with olive oil and salt.

  2. Roast

    Roast at 220 C until tender inside and crisp at the edges.

Frequently asked questions

Do patatas bravas contain egg?

The classic version may contain egg if served with aioli or mayonnaise. Choose the vegan version for an egg-free option.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes. The vegan version keeps potatoes and brava sauce, using egg-free sauce or vegan aioli if included.

Can I reheat leftovers?

Yes. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat the potatoes until hot and crisp again. Keep sauce separate when possible.

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