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Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Name: Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 4 large waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 pinch of sugar; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground; Fresh parsley, finely chopped; Smoked paprika, for dusting

Crispy fried potatoes drizzled with a bold and smoky tomato sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potatoes

For the Smoky Tomato Sauce

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 299 kcal
Protein: 6.1 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 10.4 g
Fiber: 7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1196 kcal
Protein: 24.4 g
Carbs: 191.8 g
Fat: 41.6 g
Fiber: 28 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 large waxy potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes	640	16	148	0	20
2 tablespoons olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper freshly ground	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.1
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	14	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.5
2 garlic cloves minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 teaspoon smoked paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.7
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes	126	6	28	0	6
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
1 pinch of sugar	2	0	0.5	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper freshly ground	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.1
Fresh parsley finely chopped	2	0.2	0.4	0	0.2
Smoked paprika for dusting	3	0.1	0.6	0.2	0.3

These are estimates only, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Potatoes

1
Rinse Potatoes
Rinse the potato cubes under cold water to remove excess starch.
2
Dry Potatoes
Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
3
Season Potatoes
Toss the cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper for even coating.

Preparing the Smoky Tomato Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add the onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
3
Add Seasonings
Stir in smoked paprika and crushed tomatoes, then add vinegar and sugar. Simmer to thicken.

How to Make Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Potatoes
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the potatoes, and fry until golden, turning occasionally.
2
Simmering the Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
3
Mixing Everything
Once potatoes are crispy and the sauce is ready, toss them together gently in a bowl.