Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo and Potato - egg, pork recipe

Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo and Potato

30 min
2 portions

Quick and easy Spanish tortilla omelet recipe. A classic potato omelet with chorizo and cherry tomatoes that won't disappoint - perfect for tapas or lunch.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the potatoes into thin slices and finely chop the onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Fry the chorizo, potato slices, cherry tomatoes, and onion in rapeseed oil for a couple of minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Whisk together eggs, sweet chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the pan.

  4. 4

    Put the tortilla in the oven at 180°C and bake for about 10 minutes until the eggs are set.

  5. 5

    Flip the tortilla onto a plate and serve.

Per average serving

534
Calories
kcal
29.2
Protein
g
29.9
Carbs
g
34
Fat
g
4.6g
Fiber
13.2g
Sugar
622mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Slice the potatoes thin, around 3mm, so they cook through in the few minutes on the stove. Thick slices stay hard in the middle even after the oven.
  • Use a pan that can go in the oven. A regular nonstick with a plastic handle won't survive 180°C, so reach for cast iron or an all-metal frying pan.
  • The chorizo throws off a lot of orange oil as it fries. Let that happen, it carries the flavor into the potatoes and onion.
  • Pull the tortilla out when the center has only a slight wobble. It firms up as it sits, and you want it set but not dry.
  • Whisk the sweet chili sauce right into the eggs so it spreads evenly instead of pooling in one corner of the pan.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the cherry tomatoes for a handful of sliced red pepper if you want something a little sweeter and less juicy.
  • A milder chorizo or a smoked one both work depending on how much heat you like alongside the sweet chili.
  • Stir a small handful of grated manchego or cheddar into the eggs for a softer, richer set.

Storage & leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered. It's actually good cold straight from the fridge, which makes it handy for lunch. To warm it, use a low oven or a covered pan on low heat so the eggs don't turn rubbery. I wouldn't freeze it, the texture goes watery once thawed.

What to serve with it

A simple green salad with a sharp vinaigrette cuts through the chorizo oil nicely. Some crusty bread and a glass of cold beer or a dry white round it out for a tapas-style lunch.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 3 February 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026