Air fryer patatas bravas
Potatoes, tinned tomatos and basil leaves come together in this Spanish vegetarian — 70 minutes, 9 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Soak the potatoes in just-boiled water for 30 mins, then drain and leave to air-dry for 5 mins.
- Heat the air fryer to 200C.
- Tip the potatoes into a bowl and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the oil and add 1/2 tsp each of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Mix to coat the potatoes all over, then tip into the air fryer basket and cook for 20-30 mins until crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small pan over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until softened but not golden.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute before adding the paprika and cooking for 30 seconds more.
- Stir in the tomato purée, cook for 1 min, then tip in the chopped tomatoes.
- Cook for 5-10 mins over a medium heat until thickened slightly.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, tip out onto a platter and pour over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with the basil leaves, then serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Air fryer patatas bravas take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Air fryer patatas bravas vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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