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Chef John's Patatas Bravas Recipe
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Chef John’s Patatas Bravas
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Chef John's Patatas Bravas

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"These fried potatoes are fiercely textured, fiercely flavored, fiercely presented, and fiercely enjoyed. How fierce is really up to you and your inner Spaniard. There are as many patatas bravas recipes as homes in Spain, and this is nothing more than my latest rendition." —  

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Directions

  1. Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate dipping sauce.
  2. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder together in a small bowl. Set spice blend aside.
  3. Pour water into a large saucepan and stir 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves into water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir potatoes into water-paprika mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily insert into the center of a potato cube. Drain potatoes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add cooled potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Toss in a bowl with spice blend and serve with dipping sauce.
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  • PREP 25 mins
  • COOK 20 mins
  • READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note:
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the salt used in the cooking liquid and spice mix. The actual amount of the salt consumed will vary.
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Dec 29, 2012

WOW muy delicioso! My fiance and I really enjoyed these patatas bravas! I was drooling waiting for them to finish, that's how amazing the kitchen smelled ;) Followed the recipe verbatim, it was quite simple. I especially loved the dipping sauce (any excuse to use my mortar and pestle!!). Thanks John for sharing your recipe! Fierce!

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Feb 15, 2013

Fantastic! Marvelous! Delicious! As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew my boyfriend would go absolutely crazy for them, so I made them for our Valentine's dinner. I made the sauce and the spice mix the night before, which worked out wonderfully on the busy day. I followed this to the letter, and I wouldn't change a thing about them- the flavor combination is out of this world, the spice level is just about perfect, the crispy, crunchy exterior is the perfect housing for the tender potato within. The sauce is just lovely, and would be wonderful on many things. I debated on buying yet another vinegar, but am so happy I did not try to substitute anything else for the sherry vinegar- it is worth it to buy yourself a bottle if you don't keep it on hand. My boyfriend thinks me a kitchen super star- we devoured these with gusto! Thanks Chef John!

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9 Ratings

Jan 17, 2013

Holy ! These were FABULOUS and so easy to make! I made them as a side dish for a dinner party with some of my husband's family and everyone loved them so much I ended up having to make them again 2 days later! Thanks so much for this awesomely crunchy recipe!

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Feb 20, 2013

FANTASTIC! Made exactly as written, and would not change a thing. I made the sauce the day before, which was great b/c it gave it more time for the flavors to blend. I have to admit that I did find this recipe a bit time consuming, but it was totally worth it...this is a keeper~YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)

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May 09, 2013

i've looked everywhere for a recipe to make potatoes like this! very crispy!

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Apr 28, 2013

This was a tasty recipe that I'd definitely make again. Great for party food and with just the right texture, it's a party favorite!

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Apr 16, 2013

So good! I can't stop eating..

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Feb 13, 2013

These were amazing! I've always loved them at the tapas bars, and these were at least as good. They had great texture, crispy outside and tender inside. It took quite a bit longer than 5 minutes to get them to brown, but well worth the wait. The sauce was good, but not terribly necessary as they were very good with just the seasonings.

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Nutrition

  • Calories
  • 678 kcal
  • 34%
  • Carbohydrates
  • 43.3 g
  • 14%
  • Cholesterol
  • 21 mg
  • 7%
  • Fat
  • 55.3 g
  • 85%
  • Fiber
  • 5.8 g
  • 23%
  • Protein
  • 5.6 g
  • 11%
  • Sodium
  • 3944 mg
  • 158%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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