Spicy Garlic Spanish Potatoes | Patatas al Pil Pil Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh chili adds flavor with less heat, while paprika is more economical.

Heat a large fry pan over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the pan.

Cut 3 medium potatoes into small pieces, each about 1/2 inch thick.

Once the oil is hot (after about 5 minutes), add the potato pieces in batches to avoid splashing.

Mix the potatoes quickly to coat them in olive oil, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes for even frying.

Fry the potatoes for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown, checking doneness with a toothpick.

Remove the pan from heat and drain the potatoes in a sieve over a bowl, reserving some olive oil.

In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of reserved olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.

Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until lightly sautéed.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika to the garlic and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes until reduced by half.

Return the fried potatoes to the pan and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, gently mixing to coat the potatoes in the sauce.

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with finely chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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