How to Make Air Fryer Spanish Tortilla - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spanish tortilla, also known as tortilla de patatas, is a classic Spanish dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's made with eggs, potatoes, and onions, and is typically cooked in a skillet. However, with the rise in popularity of air fryers, it's now easier than ever to make a delicious Spanish tortilla with a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior.

The air fryer is a great tool for cooking because it circulates hot air around the food, creating a crispy out...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ cup leek, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 5 eggs
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅛ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Rinse potato cubes and put them into a bowl with cold water to soak for about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • Drain potatoes and pat dry. Transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil. Put them into the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 18 minutes. Raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Shake the basket. Add leek and shake basket again. Cook until leek has softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a 6-inch, nonstick cake pan. Mix in cooked potatoes and leek. Set cake pan into the air fryer basket. Cook until tortilla has browned on top and the middle no longer jiggles, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer and cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian parsley before serving.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 240mg
    • Sodium: 223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 494mg