Patatas Bravas -- Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Garlic & Chili Aioli

Summary by Krater

Chef John from Food Wishes demonstrates how to make Patatas Bravas, featuring par-boiled potatoes flavored in spiced water, air-dried, deep-fried until crispy, and served with a homemade spicy alioli sauce.

From the video

Answers: How do you make authentic Patatas Bravas with spicy alioli?

• Patatas Bravas recipe
• Spicy alioli sauce
• Deep frying potatoes
• Par-boiling potatoes in spiced broth
• Spanish tapas

Ingredients

• water
• salt
• smoked paprika
• cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• Idaho Russet potatoes
• garlic
• chipotle
• mayonnaise
• sherry vinegar
• tomato paste
• cayenne
• finely ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil
• fresh parsley

What it concludes

• Simmering potatoes in seasoned water infuses them with flavor before frying.
• Air-drying and completely cooling par-boiled potatoes is critical to achieving a crusty, crunchy texture.
• Sherry vinegar provides the necessary acidity for the spicy alioli sauce.
• Testing oil temperature with a test potato prevents guessing and ensures proper frying conditions.
• Tossing fried potatoes with seasoning salt and serving them with spicy alioli and parsley completes the dish.