How to Make Super Crispy Patatas Bravas

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.

Start with 2.25 pounds of russet potatoes, known for their high starch content.

Boil 8 cups of water and add 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda.

Add the potatoes to the boiling water and boil for 1 minute to soften the exterior.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat for 30 seconds to dry them out.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt to the potatoes and stir to season and roughen the exterior.

Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and let them cool for up to 2 hours.

In a pan over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds.

Add 0.75 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt to the pan, cooking for another 30 seconds.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the flavor.

Whisk in 0.5 cup of water to thin the sauce and bring it to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened.

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of sherry vinegar, then let it cool completely.

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add the cooled potatoes to the hot oil all at once and fry for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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