This Spanish Omelette, a.k.a Tortilla Española, is Spain’s classic tapa. It is such a simple and versatile meal – great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Spanish Omelette Recipe

Hey guys! Have you ever tried the traditional Tortilla Española? If you’re unfamiliar, Tortilla Española, in my opinion, is the most famous Spanish tapa. It’s a satisfying meal on its own; you can also serve it as a part of a spread with other delicious tapas, such as chorizo, jamón serrano, cheese, olives, and garlic mushrooms.

It tastes amazing whether served warm or at room temperature. And it makes an excellent breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For sure, it’s a crowd-pleaser.

Tortilla Española is a dish I learned to make from my mom. I make it all the time at home for dinner. My husband LOVES it, especially the next day. And, of course, I did not lose the opportunity to master this recipe on my mom’s last visit.

Tortilla Española in a skillet over a wooden surface

Tips to Make Spanish Omelette

According to my mom, there are two secrets to her famous and super delicious tortilla:

  1. The potatoes and onions have to be cooked in a generous amount of olive oil over low heat. It’s more like poaching, not frying. This will make the tortilla creamy.
  2. Whipping the egg whites vigorously until the mixture is frothy will help to end up with a light and fluffy tortilla.

Also, keep in mind that the skillet or pan must be deep enough to contain all the potatoes. I like to use a skillet with sloping sides to give the tortilla its shape, which is round. After flipping, you can also create this shape by tucking the edges under with a spatula.

I wanted to crank things up a notch by adding McCormick freshly ground black pepper … the perfect touch! McCormick spices never fail me, so they are an essential ingredient in most of my recipes.

Tortilla Española and Black peppercorn grinder

Taste the glorious tortilla Española for yourself, and see why this dish is one of our all-time favorites.

Tortilla Española slice
whole Tortilla Española in skillet

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Tortilla Española in a skillet

Tortilla Española

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This Spanish Omelette, a.k.a Tortilla Española, is Spain's classic tapa. It is such a simple and versatile meal – great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups extra virgin oil olive
  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ pieces inch (I used russet potatoes)
  • 2 small onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • McCormick freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 7 eggs, separated

Important

Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a medium (9 inch) nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook potatoes, turning occasionally, until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Add onion and mix to incorporate. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste; cook until onion is translucent and fragrant, and the potatoes are lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove carefully the potatoes and onion, with a slotted spoon, from the skillet and place on a large plate. Remove the oil from the skillet, leaving only 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to cook the tortilla.
  • In a large bowl add the eggs white and whisk vigorously until the mixture is frothy and increased in size, about 3 minutes. Stir in egg yolks, and the remaining teaspoon of salt; mix until incorporated. Add potatoes with onion and mix.
  • Slightly heat the oil in the skillet over low heat. Add the eggs and potatoes mixture. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortilla is almost set. Check that the tortilla is cooked on the bottom and not sticking to the skillet. Invert tortilla using a large plate, then slide it back into the skillet and cook the other side for 5 -8 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Cut the tortilla and serve warm or at room temperature.
Oriana’s Notes
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 659mgPotassium: 973mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 26.3mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 7.7mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Calories 237
Keyword espanola omelette spanish tortilla

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