Spanish Tortilla | The Recipe Critic

Make this delicious traditional Spanish tortilla at home! Tender potatoes, eggs, and onions cooked together in a skillet and topped with fresh salsa. Bring the flavors of Spain to your kitchen!

I love making a hearty big breakfast on the weekends! If you need more weekend breakfast ideas then make these German pancakes, my Grandma’s pancakes, or omelet muffins.

Spanish Tortilla

Also known as a Spanish omelet, this Spanish tortilla is a staple recipe in Spain cuisine. I love how simple the ingredients are but how flavorful it is. The diced potatoes cook up tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Then the eggs just bring it all together in one big tasty Spanish tortilla. It’s easy to cook in one large skillet, and fun to see it make one large tortilla-shaped omelet. Enjoy this Spanish tortilla for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because it’s delicious and satisfying any time of day. It’s commonly enjoyed at room temperature and even tastier with my fresh salsa served on top!

My kids love these for breakfast and after school! Serve these with homemade guacamole, fresh fruit, or my easy Spanish rice if you really want to fill their bellies after a long day of school.

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients to make this Spanish tortilla are simple and fresh! You’ll always want to have these ingredients on hand so you can whip up this recipe! Your family will love this for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!

Spanish Tortilla

• Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes are perfect for this recipe because they cook soft and tender!
• Eggs: Use large room-temperature eggs.
• Yellow Onion: Dice the yellow onion.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic cloves add so much flavor.
• Olive Oil: Helps coat the pan and gives the tortilla its golden brown color.
• Salt and Pepper: Season to taste!

Fresh Salsa

Spanish Tortilla Recipe

I love that this is a one-skillet recipe! This Spanish tortilla is easy to make and it’s fun to recreate this traditional dish from Spain. It’s a great weekend breakfast for your family to enjoy! Follow my instructions below because I to walk you through every step of this Spanish tortilla recipe.

Salsa

1. Make the Salsa: Make the fresh salsa topping by adding the diced tomatoes, diced green peppers, minced onion, and red wine vinegar to a bowl and mixing with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the salsa to sit and marinate while you make the Spanish tortilla.

Spanish Tortilla

1. Prepare the Potatoes, Onions, and Garlic: Wash and peel the potatoes, then dice them into about ¼ inch pieces. Prepare the onion and garlic.
2. Cook the Potatoes and Onions: Heat ¼ cup of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and add the potatoes and onion. Cook the onion and potatoes for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Saute the Garlic: Add the garlic to the skillet and saute for another minute. Remove the potato mixture from the heat then set aside to cool.
4. Whisk the Eggs: While the potatoes are cooking, whisk the eggs in a large bowl with salt and pepper. Once the potatoes are cooked and have cooled a bit, add them to the eggs and mix to combine.
5. Cook the Eggs and Potatoes: Add 2 tablespoons to a medium skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Add half the egg mixture and potatoes to the skillet and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes. The bottom should be a golden brown color before flipping.
6. Flip the Tortilla: To flip the tortilla, get a large plate and place it over the tortilla in the pan. Flip the pan over so the tortilla is on the plate. Oil the pan again with another 2 tablespoons of oil then carefully slide the tortilla off the plate and back onto the pan to cook the other side.
7. Cook the Other Side: Cook the tortilla for another 5 minutes until it is fully cooked. Remove the tortilla from the pan and repeat with the remaining egg and potato mix.
8. Serve With Salsa: Serve the Spanish tortillas with fresh salsa on top and enjoy!