Chef John's Patatas Bravas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make the sauce: Combine garlic, smoked paprika, and salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate sauce.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the spice blend: Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, and chipotle chile powder together in a small bowl. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the potatoes: Pour water into a large saucepan. Stir salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves into water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir potatoes into seasoned water, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily insert into the center of a potato cube. Drain potatoes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Add cooled potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Toss in a bowl with spice blend; drizzle sauce on top or serve as a dipping sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)