Patatas bravas Recipe (Ready in 70 Min)

A hearty Spanish vegetarian built around tinned tomatos, parsley and potatoes — roughly 70 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 9 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.

How to make it

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened.
Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy.
Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning.
Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden.
Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.

You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan

Tips & common questions

How long does Patatas bravas take to make?

About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 11 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 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.