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Air fryer patatas bravas

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step 1 Soak the potatoes in just-boiled water for 30 mins, then drain and leave to air-dry for 5 mins. Heat the air fryer to 200C. Tip the potatoes into a bowl and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the oil and add 1/2 tsp each of ...

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £0.49

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Air fryer patatas bravas

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step 1
Soak the potatoes in just-boiled water for 30 mins, then drain and leave to air-dry for 5 mins. Heat the air fryer to 200C. Tip the potatoes into a bowl and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the oil and add 1/2 tsp each of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix to coat the potatoes all over, then tip into the air fryer basket and cook for 20-30 mins until crisp and golden.

step 2
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small pan over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until sof...

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak the potatoes in just-boiled water for 30 mins, then drain and leave to air-dry for 5 mins
  2. 2
    Heat the air fryer to 200C
  3. 3
    Tip the potatoes into a bowl and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the oil and add 1/2 tsp each of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  4. 4
    Mix to coat the potatoes all over, then tip into the air fryer basket and cook for 20-30 mins until crisp and golden
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small pan over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until softened but not golden
  6. 6
    Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute before adding the paprika and cooking for 30 seconds more
  7. 7
    Stir in the tomato purée, cook for 1 min, then tip in the chopped tomatoes
  8. 8
    Cook for 5-10 mins over a medium heat until thickened slightly
  9. 9
    Once the potatoes are cooked, tip out onto a platter and pour over the tomato sauce
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with the basil leaves, then serve

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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