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Chef John's Patatas Bravas

Chef John's Patatas Bravas

Cost $10, save $8

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  • 63.33 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce

    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
    • 🍅 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle peppers
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Spice Blend

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle peppers

  • Potatoes

    • 💧 2 quarts cold water
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

STEPS

1

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

Mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl to make spice blend.

3

Pour cold water into a large saucepan. Stir in salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.

4

Add potatoes to seasoned water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender but not fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about 45 minutes.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).

6

Fry cooled potato cubes, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes). Drain on paper towels and toss in spice blend. Serve with dipping sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

678

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 55
    Fats

💡 Allow the potatoes to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure optimal texture when frying.Adjust the cayenne pepper and chipotle powder quantities to control the spice level according to preference.Use a high-quality mayonnaise for rich dipping sauce flavor.