Patatas Bravas

One of Spain’s most beloved and iconic tapas, patatas bravas are crispy fried potato cubes doused in a spicy tomato sauce and often a garlicky mayonnaise as well. The mayonnaise is optional, but the tomato sauce definitely is not. It’s what makes patatas bravas distinctive from all of Europe’s other many fried potato dishes.

The secret to achieving perfectly crispy potatoes in this dish is to fry them twice. It takes a bit longer, but it is worth the effort. This recip