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Patatas Bravas

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Crispy fried potato cubes drowned in smoky-spicy bravas sauce and aioli. Spain's favourite tapa. A bowl of these and a cold beer is a perfectly legitimate dinner.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.94

Approx £3.76 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Patatas Bravas

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cube the peeled potatoes into 2cm chunks. Boil for 6 minutes until just tender. Drain and dry well.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden all over. Drain on kitchen paper.
  3. 3
    For bravas sauce: simmer tomatoes with garlic, smoked paprika and cayenne for 15 minutes. Blend smooth.
  4. 4
    For aioli: stir mayonnaise with crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt.
  5. 5
    Pile the potatoes in a bowl, drizzle with bravas, dollop with aioli. Eat with a cocktail stick.

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About Steven Tobin

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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