Patatas Bravas (Spicy Potatoes)

Ingredients

• about 910 g Potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 14.5 oz can Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (egg-based)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
2. 2Peel and cut the potatoes into 2.54 cm cubes.
3. 3Toss the potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. 5While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the brava sauce. In a saucepan, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
6. 6Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
7. 7For the aioli, mince the garlic. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
8. 8Serve the roasted potatoes with the brava sauce and aioli drizzled over the top.

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