Description
A light and fluffy Spanish omelette made with tender fried potatoes, eggs, and a touch of baking powder for extra height and softness. This comforting classic is golden on the outside, soft in the center, and perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or snack.
Ingredients
- 600 g potatoes
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil, as needed for frying and cooking
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, wash them thoroughly, and dry them well with paper towels. Slice them into thin, even pieces.
- Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes and fry gently, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender but not crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them until smooth. Add the baking powder and salt, then mix well.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the egg mixture and gently stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Heat a clean frying pan with a small drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the potato and egg mixture and spread it evenly.
- Cook undisturbed until the bottom is set and lightly golden.
- Place a flat plate over the pan and carefully flip the omelette onto the plate. Slide it back into the pan to cook the other side.
- Cook until fully set and golden on both sides.
- Transfer to a serving plate, let it rest briefly, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Baking powder gives the omelette its extra fluffy texture.
- Waxy or all-purpose potatoes work best because they hold their shape well.
- Cook the potatoes gently to keep them soft rather than crispy.
- You can add onions, cheese, parsley, spinach, or bell peppers for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a pan over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals.
- This omelette can also be served cold.
- Use enough oil and a properly heated pan to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
