Authentic Patatas Bravas with Chef Alex Fargas

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.

Slice potatoes in half and then cut into larger pieces, ensuring all pieces are the same size for even cooking.

Prepare the sauce by slicing onion and cooking it with garlic, chili, and tomato paste in a generous portion of olive oil over medium to high heat.

Cook the garlic first to infuse the oil with flavor, then add the onion and other ingredients to awaken their flavors.

Cook the tomato paste with the oil, being careful not to burn it.

Let the sauce cool down before mixing it with mayonnaise to create a garlic mayonnaise sauce.

Comfit the potatoes in a deep fryer for about 8 to 9 minutes, ensuring they are fully covered by oil.

After confiting, deep fry the potatoes at full power for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Drain the fried potatoes on absorbent paper to remove excess oil and season with sea salt.

Plate the crispy potatoes and top with the prepared sauce and a drizzle of spicy oil, garnishing with chives.

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