Great for snacks. Heat the oil in a nonstick medium-sized (30cm/12-inch) pan. Life is too short for bland and boring. Reduce heat down to low. The first flip instruction is followed by “put the potatoes and onion back in” – there was never any indication they were to be separated from the eggs? Fry potatoes until crispy, golden and tender. Crispy, fried potatoes and eggs make up this popular Spanish Omelette (Tortilla) recipe, perfect for picnics, parties, bbq’s, or your traditional Tapas menu! Return potatoes and onions to the pan, arranging them in a single layer. Upgrade your omelette! Cover the base of the pan with the parmesan and put on mild heat. This seems to be a frittata that’s flipped a few times. For more omelette recipes with an international flair, try this Caprese Frittata! This recipe turned out amazingly! Thank you Sandra! Beat eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Can’t wait and thanks for sharing. Then I put the beaten egg in my cast iron pan, gave the bowl of potato and onion a good mix, and threw it on top of the eggs, mixing slightly to coat the top layer with a little bit of egg mixture. So after about 7 min I popped the potatoes into my air fryer for another 7 minutes and it was perfection. Pour over beaten eggs. What am I missing? What is the purpose of all this flipping onto and off of a plate? Place a big, round plate on top of the pan, and with your hand holding the plate, flip the tortilla onto the plate. Thanks mama! And YES I agree regarding the potatoes. Your email address will not be published. Every so often, move the eggs around the potatoes while it's cooking to ensure the eggs cook on the bottom, so there's not much eggs left on the top. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. …, COPYRIGHT © 2020 CAFE DELITES. My mother, however, has managed to cut this amount down to 1/2 a cup, which gives exactly the same crisp and golden results, with half the fat! I started out frying the diced potato, but felt like it was tough to brown evenly on all sides. So long as you use a good quality nonstick pan to prevent sticking, 1/2 cup is the perfect amount of oil. Required fields are marked *. Always looking for new options for breakfast and this recipe is definitely added to the menu! I have to admit that this recipe makes no sense to me. I should have read the captions under your wonderful pictures and then I would Add the onion and fry until transparent. Melt butter in non stick omelette pan and mix in oil. Built by Embark. I scrolled through so many tasty looking recipes and surely will prepare some of them! Cover the base of the pan with the parmesan and put on mild heat. Serve with a salad, or use as an entree or appetiser. Also it says to flip once. Thank you {% member.data['first-name'] %}.Your comment has been submitted. I grew up on these–YUM! This looks delicious. It’s just not the same! I will make this omelet this weekend, and like most of your other recipes, they always have been perfect. Saved half for a quick breakfast for the fam tomorrow. Melt butter in non stick omelette pan and mix in oil. Normally, a typical tortilla is made first by deep frying the potatoes in 1 – 2 cups of oil, depending on how many potatoes you are using. Flipped like a dream and was extremely satisfying to eat. Upgrade your omelette! Do not disturb the base, as this will spoil the special quality of this omelette. Keep cooking, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until completely cooked through. have seen the 1/2 cup of oil suggested by Mama. Learn how your comment data is processed. By Karina 11 Comments Filed Under: Appetizers. While airfrying, I sautéed the onions and removed them to a bowl, adding the crispy potatoes once done. Drain oil (use a metal colander if you have one), until all of the oil is drained. Upgrade your omelette! My Omelette is a community recipe submitted by lesliemeier and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe. I feel like it would be sooo good with a drizzle or side of spicy marinara sauce. i have tried it &it is so good thank you for the recipes. Simple and delicious Thank you!!! Break and beat eggs, season with salt and pepper. When the omelette reaches your desired doneness, add herbs, roll and serve on hot plate. A different and delicious way to make an omelette.... giving you a soft creamy interior with a filling or seasoning and a crispy, golden, slightly crunchy, exterior with a parmesan flavour. To remove the tortilla from the pan, place a clean plate on top of the tortilla and flip again onto the plate. Welcome! I already have dinner plans tonight, and tomorrow lunch defrosting. Pour egg mixture into the pan, moving the potatoes and onions around the eggs using a plastic spatula. I’m new to your site and am OBSESSED with your salads! Break and beat eggs, season with salt and pepper. Turn up the heat a bit (but not fiercely) and allow eggs to set softly all the while the parmesan base will be getting brown and crispy.