Spanish Appetizers

From Spanish omelets to tortillas, find easy and delicious Spanish tapas recipes. These appetizers are great as a starter or serve several dishes to make a full meal!

close up view of Spanish Garlic Shrimp in a bowl

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

close up on a bowl of patatas bravas with the dipping sauce drizzled over top

Chef John's Patatas Bravas

close up view of a Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla) in a cast iron skillet

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

Looking at some fried empanadas on a plate with one broken in half to reveal filling.

Fried Empanadas

close up view of Authentic Patatas Bravas with tomato sauce and mayonnaise on a white plate

Authentic Patatas Bravas

close up view of Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans) in a bowl

Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Avocado and Tuna Tapas

Chickpeas and Chorizo

Tortilla Española

Pan Tomaca (Spanish Tomato Bread)

Huevos Endiablados

Sausage-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Empanadas de Jamon, Queso, y Huevo Duro (Ham, Cheese, and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas)

Valencian Savory Empanadas

Pipirrana (Spanish Potato Salad)

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