Patatas Bravas

A crowd pleaser and go-to choice for a starter, or simply a snack! Patatas Bravas is incredibly simple and easy to make, simply top Aunt Bessie's roast potatoes with this homemade sauce.

  • 15 mins
  • 20 mins
  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Place the mini roasties into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Oven bake for 20 minutes until crisp and golden
  2. 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.
  3. Tip the mini roasties into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce prepared earlier topped with a drizzle of garlic aioli, finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • Pinch of chilli powder
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pack Aunt Bessie’s Mini Roasties (700g)
  • Garlic aioli
  • Salt & Pepper for seasoning