Chorizo Potato Skewers

5 from 1 vote

These chorizo potato skewers are the perfect Spanish-style appetizer for serving at your next tapas night or dinner party.

Servings skewers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

Toothpicks for skewering
Cast iron grill pan optional

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 russet potatoes diced into half-inch cubes
1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
2 pinches salt
16 oz Spanish-style chorizo pre-cooked links
Roasted garlic aioli

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First, heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add potatoes and season with paprika and salt. Cook until crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the potatoes are crisped on the outside, transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
In the meantime, grill the chorizo over medium-high heat until heated through and slightly charred, turning over once or twice during cooking. This should only take about 3 to 4 minutes per side.*
Transfer cooked chorizo to a cutting board and slice into quarter- to half-inch thick rounds.
Next, assemble the skewers. Add a slice of chorizo to a toothpick, followed by a potato cube, then another slice of chorizo. Alternatively, use two potatoes and one slice of chorizo between them - whichever you prefer!
Finally, plate the tapas skewers. Spread a spoonful of roasted garlic aioli on a serving dish, then plate the skewers on top of the aioli. Sprinkle with additional smoked paprika, then serve immediately.

Notes

Grilling the chorizo: We've grilled chorizo in our cast iron grill pan and on a traditional grill, and it works just about the same. Cook it until you've got a nice char on both sides - this will ensure the sausage is heated through and juicy on the inside.

Garlic aioli schmear: The easiest way to do this is to dollop a large spoonful of aioli at one end of a serving dish, then use the back of a spoon to spread it across the plate in a single swipe using gentle pressure. Don't hesitate or try to be perfect - each schmear will turn out unique and beautiful if you just go for it!

Author: Nicole

Calories: 94kcal

Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: chorizo, garlic aioli, paprika, party, russet potato, summer, tapas

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