Air Fryer Patatas Bravas

Name: Air Fryer Patatas Bravas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 clove garlic, grated (for aioli)

Published: June 22, 2026 | Spanish Cuisine | ⏱ 30 min

Crispy air fryer patatas bravas with brava sauce and aioli

Patatas bravas are the quintessential Spanish tapa, and the air fryer delivers the crispiest version with far less oil. Chunks of potato develop a golden, crunchy exterior while staying fluffy inside, then get doused in a smoky brava sauce and garlic aioli. This is tapas night made easy.

Recipe Info

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineSpanish

Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch for extra crispiness.
Pat the potatoes thoroughly dry before tossing with oil to ensure they crisp up.

Nutrition Information

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	5g
Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	2g
Carbohydrates	40g
Fiber	4g
Sugar	3g
Sodium	580mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, but you can parboil them for 5 minutes with a splash of vinegar for an extra fluffy interior. It's optional but gives excellent results.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (122 votes)

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