Patatas Bravas VERY Popular SPANISH Dish

Patatas bravas, a beloved Spanish dish, consists of white potatoes cut into irregular cubes, fried until crispy, and served with a spicy tomato sauce and sometimes aioli. The dish is commonly found in tapas bars across Spain and is known for its bold flavors. The spicy sauce, typically made from tomatoes, garlic, Spanish paprika, and red chili peppers, gives the dish its characteristic bravura, meaning "fierce" in Spanish. This popular snack is often enjoyed with a cold drink and shared among friends, making it a social and flavorful experience.
Today, I’m using the Air Fryer to cook the potatoes.
NOTE: Aioli and mayonnaise are similar; emulsions are primarily made from oil and egg yolk. The key differences lie mainly in their flavor profiles and traditional ingredients.
Aioli traditionally includes garlic, which gives it a distinctive taste. Mayonnaise is typically made with just the essential ingredients (oil, egg yolk, and an acid like lemon juice or vinegar) and has a milder flavor. Sometimes, mustard is added to mayonnaise for flavor and to help stabilize the emulsion.
Aioli is commonly made with olive oil, imparting a more robust, distinct flavor. Mayonnaise is usually made with a lighter, neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil, which doesn’t overpower the other flavors in a dish.
Add a little garlic to the mayo and a splash of olive oil for a quick Aioli.
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Taking Cooking food back to basics.
Ingredients:
For the potatoes
1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
Olive oil
Salt to taste
For the bravas sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
400 grams (14 oz) of canned chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
For the aioli (optional) - See NOTE in the description above
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Salt to taste
oven to 400°F (200°C) - 20 mins - 420°F (210°C) 20 mins
Air fryer 380°F (190°C) - 20 mins - 400°F (200°C) 20 mins
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I always appreciate the diverse range of dishes all delivered by the least stressed chef.

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Thank you. Best, Rik

[@diane9501]

Gosh Rik, these amazing recipes keep hitting the right spot with me. This is a perfect dish for a afternoon in the garden on a hot sunny day (if we ever get one this yr in UK) with a few glasses of cider for me. I love my mayo straight from fridge so i would do the same with the alioli sauce Thank you Rik, some more party foods would go down well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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[@everydayden5826]

Nice job Rik. For the last few months I've been concentrating more on Spanish Tapas than anything else. They tend to be relatively healthy and really are perfect as shared appetizers for small groups of friends and family, as they are meant to be. Thanks for doing a very quick and easy take on " Patatas Bravas ". So simple absolutely anybody can do it. --den

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Thanks for sharing. I tray to make everything so anyone can cook - always. Thank you. Best, Rik

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​@@BackyardChef Yes and this one is ideal for parties

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My son is coming to stay for 4 or 5 days soon but you're giving me too many recipes to try for him while he's here lol 😂

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[@Shirley-t1y]

Oh my! That looks delicious with just the aioli sauce! Now I know what to make when out of sour cream for our baked potatoes. Never thought of aioli sauce... so simple! Duh! Thank you, Chef! Shirley in NH

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

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I am on very low carb this last few weeks but can still appreciate all the great recipes and enjoy reading all the positive comments ....Thanks Rik.Just don´t want you to think I don´t watch or thumbs up because I don´t comment as much lately. :))

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderful! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DutchJoan]

Hmmm, that's a lovely sauce 😍. If potatoes are done like this you can wake me up in the middle of the night to have a bite 😋😋😋

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I trust you Chef. Not fond of the faceless people who don't look as if they've eaten any of their recipes.

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@@BackyardChef Some even say,"It´s so good I cook this every day..." Makes me want to say ,"You must be like the side of a house"... :)

[@mariebrewer4016]

Chef Rick ❤❤❤ All my favorite flavors together. What a Suppergreat comfort dish. Thanks again for the friendly instruction on making this a must 👍🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@olivdunord582]

I love it, I don't make the sauce the same way, a bit more liquid, everyone has their own recipe, potatoes fries 1 time in a fryer, (I'm from north of France 😁 cooked like a French frie), but a tapas I appreciate !

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[@wwsuwannee7993]

Tapas culture is unique and fun. I was in Spain many years ago and was impressed buy their whole culture, one of the friendliest people in Europe. That said...years ago I lived in Denver for a few years. Then, all the bars had a two hour happy hour, during which they served pretty good food for free. One place would have small sliders, another chicken wings, another chimichangas or egg rolls etc. etc. You just had to buy a drink. I would go around to 4 or 5 bars and manage to eat dinner, free :) I did this almost daily lol. This dish here is deceptively simple but unbelievably good. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidhuggan6315]

Agreed. I love how you get free tapas with every round of drinks in some Spanish bars

[@davidhuggan6315]

I love patatas bravas. I've had it in Spain. And my wife and I love having it as part of a tapas meal in a Spanish restaurant

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennd9091]

This is one of my fave Spanish dishes. Always have this at the tapas place in Yorkshire, As well as paella and choritzo al vino. Thanks again Rik x

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@srfmomflorida3532]

This is absolutely my favorite potato dish!! Thanks for this update. Rick!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@virginiafontenelepalacio5579]

Hello, Chef! One more amazing recipe! Just loved it!!! Greetings from Brazil! Have a wonderful day!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you very much. Love to Brazil. Best, Rik

[@missmerrily4830]

Always do one more potato Rik. You know it makes sense!👍😊. Really nice patatas bravas and simple to do too.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks so much. Best, Rik

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Omg I love potatoes. What is not to like lol. Thanks for the simple aioli dish. Will be cooking this. Thanks as always Rik

[@BackyardChef]

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[@jennyt966]

I loved potatoes baked in their skins. So much nicer than just chips. I've not heard of this dish, but I'm looking forward to trying it. I guess you could have the crispy potatoes with a cheese sauce too. Tomato sauce one week, cheese sauce the next week. I love the variety of dishes that you make. Thanks for sharing, Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes you can, Jenny. Would make a change. I like them in place of chips, just a wee bowl with salt and vinegar on. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

@BackyardChef yes. That sounds nice too.

[@mrdangiles90]

This dish brought back nostalgic memories of going to Majorca as a kid🙂 fantastic food out there. Cheers Rik mate

[@BackyardChef]

Yes great food out in Spain and the islands. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

Thank you Rik for sharing your experience and being a lovely addition to my day.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@melodied4314]

Another amazing recipe.

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[@amandah4834]

Love these potatoes Rik I do them often as a side instead of chips and I could still eat the sauces without the garlic 👌thank you , Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Yes definitely. You know I have these little spuds like this regular with salt and vinegar on. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@angiedeans6410]

Deffinately, I'm gunna to make this to go with steak or pan-fried fish. Yummy Yummy

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulharrison25]

I love patatas bravas, I usually add some cayenne pepper and dried chilli 🌶 flakes to the sauce and I also add chorizo, tastes lovely

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mariaboletsis3188]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE DISHES!!!!!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@BitOHoney276]

One more potato 🥔 is always a good choice! 😎

[@BackyardChef]

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[@christinegitsham5268]

I never tried much Spanish food Rik but this looks very tasty, I'll give it a go. Ta very much.😃😃😃👍🏼

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[@BackyardChef]

Awesome! Thank you! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janne2744]

We don't eat ready meals, but now and again my husband brings in that meal from Aldi. It's v tasty. Well, next time he's out fishing, I shall make it as a surprise 😊. Looks v simple and delicious 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mirandamom1346]

We’ve been using the reduced sodium salt recently, and we’re so pleased with how much better it is now than it was when we first tried it a couple decades ago.

[@BackyardChef]

I agree. Thanks so much. Best, Rik

[@evocationart8370]

What’s not to like here ! Sounds amazing Rik and thanks for the tip about the tinned tomatoes, I usually buy them chopped. 😊❤

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[@carolynknight7670]

Looks yummy 🇦🇺 looking forward to the video 👍

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Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

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[@carmenpenaranda5513]

Yummmmy, they look delicious with some cold lagger.Thsnk you chef

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jarniwoop]

This looks nice, I'm going to make this asap.

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[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I love this recipe, thanks Rik. I think I’m heading for a tapas night soon now xxx

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[@miriamzajfman4305]

it is much better than the Spanish recipe that I know 😘

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[@atmentod]

Loved all the dishes I've tried from you. I'm eyeing this one up next with some form of white fish. Maybe cod. Very interesting dish.

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[@marianmcgee1421]

Looks lummy .have to try .❤

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Fantastic. Delivery superb. Really lovely guy, from Leeds. I guess ? Keep it coming Rik

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[@JaneB67]

Love a Tapas...looks delicious 😋

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[@fayemurphy7638]

Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺, love potato recipes, still fairly cheap in Aus. 👍

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[@georgekostaras]

This looks like a winner at parties

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed, George. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidhuggan6315]

Definitely

[@AnitaMcKeown]

Love all your dishes.

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[@David-ug9nf]

My fav when i go tenerife or main land spain .thanks 😊 from karen

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[@allenbrown8158]

A cracking job there Rik, proper scoff . i had that many times in Tenerife, they also served it with MOJO sauce pronounced moho, its was very similar to yours only its made with jared red peppers and cumin its hot or mild both both were ace. Well done. Canarian ;potatoes next ?????? Lol

[@BackyardChef]

On it can't get new small potatoes yet. Thanks Allen. Best. Rik

[@haroldclarke3267]

As normal excellent recipe Rik. Cheers mate.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers Harold, an easy and quick way. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AZ-Sharon]

This is a timely dish for me because I normally don't keep potatoes in my house but just bought some yesterday. I have an aoili sauce in a squeeze bottle and here in Arizona it will always have a kick to it. (Hot sauce added) I made some Texas Red Chili yesterday and will use that in the bottom of my bowl as you recommended. Today I woke up later than usual (5:30am) and you beat me by already having posted your video. What a treat to watch you every morning while drinking my coffee.😎

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderful! Thank you very much for watching and sharing, loved reading this. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brianreid8951]

Fantastic!

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[@blee4974]

Sounds and looks flipping Yummy Rik 😋😋

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[@karlsmith1533]

One of my family favourites…I do them in the wood fired oven, with oak logs…OMG…

[@BackyardChef]

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[@sgtmark8844]

Now I'll know what to do with the other 1/2 of the pantry potatoes 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, mate. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joaniemarjoriemarriott342]

enjoying watching your scissor chopping technique. I feel vindicated about using kitchen shears for this task as I can point to expert advice. I also see this tomato sauce as a method of using up my remaining tomatoes calling out for immediate use. Waste not want not.

[@BackyardChef]

That's a great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidhuggan6315]

Good idea

[@jillmorrison5202]

I chop herbs the same way as you do with tomatoes, just add them to a glass or beaker and chopped with scissors. So easy...

[@BackyardChef]

Great tip. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chiccabay9911]

Same here.

[@gailcullinan]

Hi from SA Rik. How I love your food and the easy methods. Makes for less dishes and keeping the kitchen clean and I make large portions and freeze, although I do not have a fabulous Hysapienta Air Fryer.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Love to SA. Best, Rik

[@gailcullinan]

@@BackyardChef I have just introduced an elderly gentleman to your channel more specifically your lessons on how to use the airfryer and also the traditional Scottish and Welsh dishes. We all descend from Britain and Ireland and Europe

[@BackyardChef]

@@gailcullinan Thank you.

[@davidmurphy816]

Oooh 😋, like the look of these healthy option Patatas Bravas Rik. This could keep me grazing all day in the hot summer days when cooking becomes a bit of a chore. Love those serving bowls with the short handles Rik, would it be very rude of me to enquire where you purchased them? Xx 👨‍🍳👌

[@BackyardChef]

Not rude at - I picked them up in a seconds shop somewhere. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

@@BackyardChef Thanks for taking the time to reply Rik, much appreciated. Love the look of these bowls so will keep my eyes open for similar - just did a quick search on Amazon UK & was amazed to see the pale blue version currently on sale @ £24.95 each 😮, I’m definitely not in a financial position to be spending £50 on a couple of serving bowls - recon you probably got a bargain Rik, thought you might like to know! Meanwhile I shall keep my eyes peeled 🕵️‍♀️ for a more purse friendly alternative!😉😊

[@BackyardChef]

@@davidmurphy816Wow I agree I can't buy anything like that crikey. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@istudios225]

Yes, those absolutely divine serving bowls!! Love them too! ❤

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Yummy as always. Good thing I got a large bag of potatoes. Have done them in my little convection oven for decades, great results. Just curious, how many episodes do you film at any one time? I appreciate seeing them so often l.

[@BackyardChef]

Just one - there is only me. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AZ-Sharon]

Hi Sharon, I asked him that a few days ago and he answered with he does one a day. 😎 greetings from Sharon in Arizona USA

[@BackyardChef]

@@AZ-Sharon Yes every day - Its a little bit of work keeps my hand in as they say. Mind you forgetting things now. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cindychristie6314]

Yummo!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@capnpugwash5403]

Looks yummy. A very long time ago went to the Costa Brava, and used to pig out on Tapas, no clue now what they were, any chance of a recipe?

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@hjcdormouse7337]

Hi Rik...I love you measurements as I wash a splash or dollop that is my cooking language. I am having to now convert my dollops, splashes and smidgens to grams to write for my daughter in a recipe book a nightmare. Do you have a Tomato Soup and also a Mushroom Soup recipe that I have missed. I do soup couple times a week for lunches 2nd day soup always better but heck those 2 soups defy me I have never got a good taste or looking soup . Have a great day foggy Scotland.

[@BackyardChef]

I have a nice tomato soup on the channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYnFlXhtnqdnpck Have a look it might not be what you want. Best, Rik

[@GavinGrahamMackemGav21]

Hi Rik, we call it Alioli in southern Spain... same meaning..

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@whoflungdung1046]

I don't know if you've made it before, but Peas Pudding, with Boiled Ham in a Stottie Cake sandwich...

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@capnpugwash5403]

Sodium is not a problem and not a heart issue so long as your potassium levels are balanced with it.

[@istudios225]

Spot on! 👍 That's exactly how the human body works. I bow down to thee, o wise one! 🙏 Nobody else, including doctors and researchers, seems to get it.

[@chiccabay9911]

Electrolytes.

[@capnpugwash5403]

@@chiccabay9911 yes generally electrolytes but there is a specific balance with respect to potassium. One allows muscle contractions the other muscle relaxation. Both of which essential for good heart function.

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@@capnpugwash5403 OK..thanks.

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🙏

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[@guyparris4871]

Gods forbid me ever making a suggestion….but have you ever considered brining your potato?

[@BackyardChef]

Just in salt water? Best, Rik

[@guyparris4871]

@@BackyardChef yes!

[@Xiroi87]

You're mixing up two different tapas, patatas con allioli (aioli) and patatas bravas. Real allioli has no mayo or egg, but you made the fast cheat option with garlic mayo, which many people do, in which case you can mix a bit of good quality olive oil into the mayo to mimic the original taste. Allioli means (all) and (i) oil (oli) and you need to beat until you get an emulsion with the same consistency as mayo.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I'm sure I put the olive oil in the may and garlic! Best, Rik

[@ronaldhagendorens5657]

sorry dear Rik but aiolie is without mayo for the rest congrats for your kitchen reports

[@BackyardChef]

Aioli is made up of Olive oil, egg yolk, garlic, lemon juice, and Salt. What is MAYO made of Neutral oil, egg yolk, lemon juice, and salt - just different oil - So by adding a little olive oil to mayo, you have aioli - I'm really pleased I know how to cook - after more than 40 yrs I have learned to adapt. Best, Rik

[@olelarsen7688]

Potatoes with peel on. Do you also eat cheese with wax on?

[@BackyardChef]

I see you have NO Knowledge and like to spout off - here you go read - Eating potatoes with their skin on offers several health benefits: 1. Higher Nutrient Content: The skin of the potato contains a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, iron, and zinc. Keeping the skin on ensures that you receive these nutrients in higher amounts. 2. Increased Fiber: Potato skins are rich in dietary fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health. Fiber helps to maintain bowel health, lower cholesterol levels, and regulate blood sugar. 3. Antioxidants: Potato skins contain antioxidants such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. These compounds can help neutralize harmful free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. 4. Reduced Caloric Intake: Since the skin adds to the bulk of the meal without adding many calories, eating potatoes with their skins can help you feel full longer while consuming fewer calories, which is beneficial for weight management. 5. Natural Protection Against Pesticides: The skin provides some level of protection against pesticides and other contaminants, assuming they have been properly washed before consumption. Including potato skins in your diet can enhance your intake of essential nutrients while contributing to overall health and wellness. If you want to carryon with you negative approach to this channel it would be good if you made you way to another and made your comments there! Best, Rik

[@CockneyInCumbria]

Not for me rik👍🏿