- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Crispy and spicy patatas bravas to impress guests, with a touch of mayonnaise and chili sauce.”
What you need to know
- Batatas cortadas em cubos grandes para evitar queimar
- Fritura em azeite de oliva para um sabor autêntico
- Combinação de maionese e molho de pimenta para um molho único
Ingredients
Main
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
Instructions
Principal
- Start by washing the potatoes well. Peel them and cut into large cubes or sticks.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and fry the potatoes until they are golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes fry, mix the mayonnaise with the hot sauce and set aside.
- Remove the potatoes from the pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
- Season the potatoes with salt and spicy paprika.
- Serve the potatoes warm accompanied by the prepared sauce.
- Finish with an extra touch of paprika or herbs, if desired.
Chef's tips
- Use papel toalha para absorver o excesso de gordura das batatas após a fritura
- Tempere as batatas com sal e páprica picante imediatamente após retirá-las do óleo
- Sirva imediatamente para garantir a crocância
Variations
- Adicione cebolinha picada no molho para um sabor adicional
- Use batatas doce para um toque doce e picante
- Misture queijo ralado no molho para um sabor cremoso
Substitutions
- Pode substituir a páprica picante por pimenta-do-reino ralada
- Use maionese caseira se preferir um sabor mais natural
- Molho de pimenta pode ser substituído por ketchup picante
How to store
Store the patatas bravas in a glass bowl with paper towels, covered with a clean cloth. They last up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze patatas bravas, as the texture may change upon thawing. If you want to freeze, it is suggested to make the cuts and fry only enough for immediate consumption.
What to serve with
Serve with a green salad or a lemon sauce to balance the flavor
Frequently asked questions
Do the potatoes need to cool before seasoning?
No, season the potatoes immediately after removing them from the oil to ensure the seasoning is well distributed.
Can I use another type of oil for frying?
Yes, you can use soybean or sunflower oil, but olive oil is recommended for a more authentic flavor.
Do the potatoes need to be boiled before frying?
No, the potatoes must be cut and fried raw to ensure crunchiness.
How do I serve the chili sauce?
Serve the hot sauce in a separate container at serving time, so guests can drizzle it as they prefer.
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