Authentic Spanish Patatas Bravas
Crispy potato wedges served with spicy tomato sauce and aioli, a classic tapas bar staple. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs potatoes, tomato sauce, aioli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5kg potatoes
- 400g tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup aioli
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pimentón
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut potatoes into 2cm wedges, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Spread on baking sheet and roast 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, heat remaining 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, add tomato sauce, paprika, and pimentón. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Serve hot potato wedges with spoonfuls of spicy tomato sauce and aioli on the side. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
