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    Home > Meal Type > Sides

    Smokey Spanish Potatoes

    Updated: Mar 10th 2020 • Published: Nov 3rd 2015 • 18 Comments

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    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these smokey Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or perfect for serving as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián. Which is where I first enjoyed them.

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián

    I was on a camping holiday in southern France and northern Spain. A complete foodie adventure that involved plenty of little restaurants, local produce, carafes of wine and bottles of cruzcampo. I have so many amazing memories from those 3 weeks! It would be impossible to pick the best meal. Every time I sat down for a meal it was the best thing I had eaten. Everything was so fresh, delicious and yummy! I grilled waiters for their favourite dishes, tried local specialities and ate plenty of seafood.

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián

    These smokey Spanish potatoes were one of those recommendations; as we tucked into some fresh anchovies marinated in olive oil and fresh herbs our waitress brought a second beer and I asked what else we should order. Her English was far better than my Spanish and we quickly established that I should order house potatoes, chorizo in red wine and some chargrilled octopus. So I did 😉

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián

    It was all sublime! And I will be sharing the simple chorizo dish with you soon. But today I am giving you one of the most simple yet complex and delicious potato dishes. Honestly, crispy hot potatoes with a cold beer on a warm summers evening, I am not sure there is anything better.

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián

    The potatoes are roasted in a mixture of herbs and spices until they are soft inside and crisp and slight charred on the outside. Then as you remove them from the oven you give them a spritz with lemon juice and sprinkle them with fresh parsley. Tip them onto a platter, grab the bottle opener and enjoy. Or serve them up along side some grilled meat or fish.

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    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián
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    4.78 from 9 votes

    Smoky Spanish Potatoes

    Crisp, smokey, with a touch of citrus, these Spanish potatoes are a great side dish or as an appetiser with drinks. As you spear your fork into the crisp shell you can just imagine sitting watching the sun set as you enjoy a cold beer in San Sebastián
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 ½ tablespoon oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • 400 g starchy potatoes - see notes
    • ½ fresh lemon
    • fresh parsley (for garnish)

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/fan forced 180ºC/gas 5.
    • Measure the tomato paste, olive oil, smoked paprika, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Mix well until combined.
    • Cut the potatoes into small chunks and tip them into a bowl.
    • Use a spoon or your hand to mix the potatoes around until they are well coated in the spice mix.
    • Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin and cook in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes, until cooked through and crispy. (the exact time will depend how small you cut your chunks)
    • Remove the potatoes from the oven and squeeze over the lemon juice.
    • Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

    Notes

    You want a starchy potato. I tend to buy the large ones that are designed for roasting as they have a nice skin that crisps well and and once cooked have a fluffy inside. Sebago, Russet and Maris Piper will all work
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    Comments

    1. Pat says

      August 30, 2022 at 6:37 am

      looks delish, but it said to toggle between metric and cups and there is nothing to toggle. what temp in American and what amount of potatoes?

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 15, 2022 at 12:55 pm

        Hi Pat,

        This is an older recipe on my site and needs some updating. I didn't always have both measurements on recipes, it was only once I found that Americans were coming to my site that I started adding cups and ounces and Fahrenheit etc.

        I will update the recipe with these amounts

        Cx

        Reply
    2. John M. says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I stumbled upon the recipe somehow, and am I glad I did. This was an excellent way to make potatoes, and had just the right amount of boldness & spiciness. I made enough for 8 even though there are just two of us so I could have plenty of leftovers. Goes well with Mexican and Southwest American dishes (carne adovada...yum!). Thanks so much Claire, and greetings from SW Colorado!

      Reply
    3. Nikki says

      November 19, 2019 at 10:12 am

      These potatoes are THE BEST! I paired them with a vegeterian spanish quinoa dish and cucumber salad (Ensalada de Pepino) it went so well and I loved the flavours.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 19, 2019 at 5:04 pm

        Hi Nikki,
        Thank you for coming back to comment, I love that you enjoyed these potatoes so much.
        My in-laws lived in Spain for many years so we love so many wonderful Spanish dishes. Ensalada de Pepino is a favorite too! (Although unlike many recipes we don't add tomatoes to ours as that isn't how they were served in the village that they lived in - love how food changes village to village over there)

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    4. Dorothy Dunton says

      February 14, 2016 at 6:07 am

      Hi Claire! I am loving this recipe...the crispy potatoes, smoked paprika! My husband when to Spain many years ago and we started recreating what he ate when he was there. Especially tapas,seafood chowder and paella! And for me a good, cold beer is a must! Well wine wouldn't suck either! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Rosana @ Hot&CHilli Blog says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      Thyme and paprika - you can't go wrong with this winning combo. R

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 23, 2015 at 11:25 am

        I agree Rosana.
        Love the combination of sweet and floral with soft smokey 🙂

        Reply
    6. Prateek says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing, love smoke , never tried it with potatoes. I will give this a try with some Lagavulin 🙂

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 23, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Potatoes bites and whisky, perfect party food 🙂

        Reply
    7. Coley | Coley Cooks says

      November 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      I want these topped with a fried egg for breakfast right now! They look so crispy and flavorful. Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 12, 2015 at 12:45 pm

        Yum!!! With an egg would be perfect 🙂

        Reply
    8. Hotly Spiced says

      November 06, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      These Spanish potatoes look great. Lots of flavour here. I love the smokiness xx

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 07, 2015 at 7:22 am

        Thank you Charlie, can't beat smokey crispy potatoes xx

        Reply
    9. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

      November 05, 2015 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      There's nothing better than a beer and roast potatoes. Gorgeous, mouthwatering photos too.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 05, 2015 at 9:16 pm

        There really isn't is Nancy!
        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    10. Ange @ Little Kitchen Blue says

      November 04, 2015 at 4:58 am

      These look fabulous Claire! Saving for later

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 04, 2015 at 10:11 am

        Thank you Ange.
        I hope you enjoy them 🙂

        Reply

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