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Patatas bravas

From the video “Patatas Bravas -- Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Garlic & Chili Aioli” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~55 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$1.12*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$20.88* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$3.36*for the batch in the video
~$1.12*per serving

You save about ~$20.88* per serving (95% less*) than ordering it out — ~$62.64* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bistro plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: chipotle, sherry vinegar

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 100% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving302 kcal · 15% of 2,000
Fat19 g24%
Saturated fat3 g15%
Sodium211 mg9%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Fiber3.9 g14%
Total sugars2.5 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein4.1 g8%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+7 of 20
  • Fiber+18 of 20
  • Saturated fat−10 of 20
  • Sodium−6 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 12 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for smoked paprika, cumin, russet potatoes, garlic, chipotle, mayonnaise and 3 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, sherry vinegar, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: vegetable oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • strainer
  • wire rack
  • mortar and pestle
  • bowl
  • cast-iron skillet
  • paper towels
  • toothpicks

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements for water, salt, spices, garlic, mayonnaise, and oil are not specified.
  • Cooking times and temperatures are estimated by the creator.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Patatas bravas

What makes Food Wishes's Patatas bravas recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Patatas bravas focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing European flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Potatoes must be fully dry or they won't crisp when fried. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Patatas bravas at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Patatas bravas recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Patatas bravas ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Patatas bravas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Patatas bravas?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Patatas bravas?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.