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Baked Patatas Bravas (Spanish Potatoes)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

This Baked Patatas Bravas (Spanish potatoes) recipe is a lighter version of the classic. Crispy potatoes smothers in a spicy tomato sauce and creamy garlic aioli.

Servings: 4 side dish servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
Roasted Potatoes
  • 1 kilo (2,2 pounds) Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered or cubed depending on size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garlic sauce
  • ½ cup greek yoghurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (light or regular)
  • 1-2 clove of garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Brava sauce
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 400 g (14 ounces) tomato frito, passata or tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp each, sweet paprika and smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Roasted Potatoes
  1. Start by preheating the oven to 200C (390F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Parboil the pealed and chopped potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and let the potato steam to dry for a minute. Add the olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Shake the pan to mix and also to make the edges of the potatoes a little mushy.

  2. Place the potatoes in one layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring half way through. You want the edges nice and crisp and the potatoes golden brown while soft in the middle.

Garlic sauce
  1. While the potatoes are baking, make the two sauces, start with the garlic sauce. In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in the fridge while making the brava sauce.

Brava sauce
  1. In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium hight heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for a about 2-3 minutes until translucent, stir a few times. Add the garlic and dried spices, stir well and cook for another minute. 

  2. Add the tomatoes and stir until the sauce comes to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. If you like a smooth sauce you can blend it with a hand held blender.

To serve
  1. Place the warm potatoes on a serving plate. Top with spoonfuls of the brava sauce and dollops of the garlic sauce. Sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top (optional) and serve immediately.

    You will not need all of the sauces, they keep in the fridge for a couple of days.