Air Fryer Patatas Bravas

Ingredients

• 900 gpotatoes, cut into chunks
• 3 tbspolive oil, 1 tbsp for the potatoes, 2 tbsp for the sauce
• 1/2 tspsalt, for the potatoes
• 1onion, chopped
• 1 clovegarlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tbsppaprika, sweet or smoked
• 1 tbsptomato purée
• 225 gchopped tomatoes, canned
• basil leaves, to serve

Method

1. 1

   Soak the potato chunks in just-boiled water for 30 minutes, then drain and leave to air-dry for 5 minutes. Heat the air fryer to 200°C.

2. 2

   Toss the potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and black pepper to coat. Tip into the air fryer basket and cook for 20–30 minutes until crisp and golden.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Fry the onion for 8–10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the paprika for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 5–10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

5. 5

   Tip the crispy potatoes onto a platter, pour over the bravas sauce, and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve immediately.