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Spanish Tortilla Recipe (Tortilla de Patatas)

A Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic potato and egg omelette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Spanish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes peeled
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice the potatoes in half, then cut into thin 1/8-inch slices. Slice the onion into thin half-moons.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add potatoes and onions, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove the mixture using a slotted spoon and reserve the oil.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and paprika. Add the cooked potatoes and mix gently.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of reserved oil in the pan and pour in the mixture. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom sets.
  • Carefully flip the tortilla onto a plate, then slide it back into the pan.
  • Cook for another 3–4 minutes until fully set.
  • Serve your Spanish Tortilla Recipe warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can skip onions if preferred
  • Serve with salad or crusty bread
  • Great for meal prep and picnics