Patatas Bravas - Spanish Fried Potatoes in a 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.

To prepare the bravas sauce: Add olive oil and flour to a large frying pan over medium/medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly. Mix in the sweet paprika and the hot paprika, followed by the broth. Continue cooking to thicken mixture to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

To prepare the patatas bravas: In a large pot, add vegetable oil and fry the chopped potato chunks over a high-heat. The oil should be around 356 degrees F. Make sure that the potatoes to cook through; the outsides should be golden brown. Carefully remove the fried potatoes from the oil, draining any excess oil on a paper towel.

In a serving bowl, coat the fried potatoes with the bravas sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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