Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)
Tortilla Española is a classic Spanish dish. It's an omelette made with potatoes, onions, and eggs.
The recipe adds red peppers and Serrano ham to give it extra flavor.
It's often served as a tapa, which is a small snack.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 25, 2026Share
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Tortilla Española is a classic Spanish dish. It's an omelette made with potatoes, onions, and eggs.
The recipe adds red peppers and Serrano ham to give it extra flavor.
It's often served as a tapa, which is a small snack.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
0.5 cup olive oil
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced into rings
6 large eggs
1 roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips
3 ounces Spanish serrano ham, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
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Heat 0.5 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the potato slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Add remaining potatoes to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to the bowl, reserving oil in the skillet. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion rings, and gently cook until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon onions onto a plate, and allow to cool.
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Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in cooked potatoes.
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Heat the large skillet with reserved oil over low heat. Pour in egg mixture, and gently cook until the sides have started to set and the bottom has turned golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide onto a large plate. Turn the skillet upside down and place onto the uncooked side of tortilla. Turn the skillet right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove, and continue cooking until tortilla has set in the center, about 4 minutes.
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Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 32g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 199mg
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Sodium 449mg
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Total Carbohydrate 36g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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