The Ultimate Patatas Bravas Recipe | Potatoes with Spicy Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika provides flavor without the smokiness.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can provide similar heat.

Blend 1 tin of chopped tomatoes until smooth.

Pour the blended tomatoes into a small saucepan over low to medium heat.

Add salt and pepper to the saucepan.

Add paprika to the saucepan for heat.

Add a little bit of sugar to balance the spices and mix thoroughly.

Leave the sauce to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Chop 5 medium Maris Piper potatoes into bite-sized chunks.

Spray the chopped potatoes with olive oil spray.

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and mix well.

Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket.

Air fry the potatoes for about 25 to 30 minutes, mixing halfway through.

Once the potatoes are done, they should be golden and crispy.

Place the crispy potatoes on a large plate and top with the tomato sauce.

Garnish the dish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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