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๐Ÿฒ Main dishes

Classic Spanish omelette

Juicy potato omelette, golden outside and creamy inside. Traditional recipe with tips for a clean flip.

โฑ 45 min
๐Ÿ”ช 15 min prep
๐Ÿ”ฅ 30 min cook
๐Ÿฝ 4 servings
easy
Golden Spanish omelette on a ceramic plate

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 medium potatoes (600 g)
  • 1 large onion
  • 200 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

The juicy omelette trick

The key is not frying the potatoes on high heat. You want them to confit in oil, almost like slice-shaped mash. That keeps the centre creamy.

Flipping without drama

  1. Cool the pan 30 seconds before flipping.
  2. Use a plate slightly larger than the pan.
  3. Slide onto the plate and return to the pan in one confident motion.

Variations

  • No onion: firmer, northern-style classic.
  • With chorizo: add sliced chorizo when potatoes are almost done.
  • With pepper: poach a red pepper with the onion.

Storage

Keeps well in the fridge up to 3 days. Eat cold or reheat gently in a pan over very low heat.

Tags

  • #omelette
  • #potatoes
  • #eggs
  • #traditional