(Sweet) Patatas Bravas
ByEmma Laperruque
Test Kitchen-Approved
Photo by Rocky Luten
- Serves
- 3 to 4
Imagine patatas bravas as the Spanish one-up to French fries. Crispy potatoes, “special sauce.” Here, that means a smoky, spicy tomato dressing with garlicky mayo. Back home, patatas bravas are a late-night go-to at tapas bars (easy to understand if you’ve ever been a little sloshed and anywhere near French fries). Because this version swaps in hearty, squashy sweet potatoes, it's equally lovely as a side and an entree.
Ingredients
- 2 pound sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I use Morton's)
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large garlic clove (or 2 small), minced
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Directions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Peel the sweet potatoes and chop into large (roughly 1 1/2-inch) chunks. Add to a naked, rimmed sheet tray, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the salt. Roast—stirring the potatoes halfway through—until they're just tender and beginning to brown, about 24 minutes.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, mix the tomato paste, sherry vinegar, hot sauce, and smoked paprika in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. (Both sauces can be prepared days in advance, then refrigerated!)
- Step 3
When the potatoes are done, let them hang out for about 10 minutes. Drizzle with the tomato dressing and gently toss. Transfer to a platter and zigzag with the garlicky mayo. Serve warm.