Huevos Rotos
Crisp fried potatoes under runny fried eggs — broken and tossed together.
Ingredients
- 400 g Potatoes
- 4 Egg
- 100 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Pimenton dulce (sweet smoked paprika)
- 1 tsp Salt
Method
- Peel the potatoes and cut into thin matchsticks or small cubes.
- Fry the potatoes in the olive oil over medium heat until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper and salt.
- In the same pan over medium heat, fry the eggs until the whites set but the yolks stay runny, about 3 minutes.
- Pile the potatoes on plates, lay the eggs on top, dust with pimenton, and break the yolks to toss through. Serve at once.
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About Huevos Rotos
Huevos rotos, literally "broken eggs," is one of Spain's most beloved bar and home dishes: a plate of fried potatoes crowned with fried eggs whose runny yolks are burst and dragged through everything at the table. It belongs to the casual repertoire of tapas culture, the kind of thing ordered late in the afternoon with a beer or served as a quick, satisfying supper. The whole appeal rests on contrast: crisp, golden potato edges against soft potato interiors, and the loose, silky yolk that becomes the sauce the moment you break it.
What sets a good version apart is restraint and technique rather than a long ingredient list. The potatoes are fried patiently in olive oil until tender and lightly browned, then the eggs go into the same pan so the whites just set while the yolks stay liquid. A final dusting of sweet smoked pimenton adds a gentle smoky warmth that ties the dish to Spanish cooking without overwhelming it. Eat it immediately, straight from the pan to the plate, tossing the broken yolk through the potatoes so every forkful is coated.
Huevos Rotos: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Huevos Rotos?
A serving has about 353 calories — 17.1g protein, 37.1g carbs, 15.5g fat, 5.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Huevos Rotos gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Huevos Rotos has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How many servings does Huevos Rotos make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.