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patatas bravas with chill sauce and garlic aioli

Air-Fried Patatas Bravas

These air-fryer alternatives to fried patatas bravas are the ideal addition to a Spanish-inspired Tapas night. Not only that, but they also offer the perfect carbohydrate-rich side dish to complement other Spanish-inspired recipes, such as this roast chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 493
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Potatoes Peeled and Diced into 1 cm cubes.
  • 2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 45 ml Olive Oil
  • Juice from ½ Lemon
For the Bravas Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Red Chillies Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
  • 400 ml Vegetable Stock
For the Garlic Mayo
  • 2 Tbsp Light Mayo
  • 1 Garlic Clove Crushed
  • 5 g Fresh Parsley Finely Chopped
  • Salt / Pepper to taste

Method
 

For the Bravas Sauce
  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat and sweat the onions. Season with salt and pepper to help the onions soften. Once the onions begin to soften, add the garlic and chilli and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and 400ml water.
  3. Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables have softened.
  4. Blend the sauce using a blender, food processor or hand blender. Once smooth, pass through a fine sieve to achieve a smooth consistency. Season to taste, then set aside. Serve warm.
For the Garlic Mayo
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayo and garlic. Season to taste and mix well.
For the Potatoes
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C on the air fry mode.
  2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil and blanch the potatoes for 5 minutes until the edges begin to crumble. Drain the potatoes and pat dry.
  3. Mix the dried herbs and spices in a bowl and gently toss with the diced potatoes, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  4. Place the potatoes into the air fryer. Air-fry the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
  5. Serve topped with bravas sauce, garlic aioli, and fresh parsley.