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Tapas - Patatas Bravas

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Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes:

  • 3-pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. salt

For the Spicy Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

For Serving:

  • Mayonnaise, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.
  • Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with enough cold water to cover by 1-inch along with ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Bring to a boil, over high heat, and cook the potatoes for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and add back to the saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan, over medium heat, and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt over them.
  • Cook the potatoes for 5 minutes while stirring constantly until potatoes fluff up and dry.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle with the olive oil, salt and paprika; transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a skillet; heat over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and salt; stir well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the water and apple cider vinegar; whisk everything until well combined and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and garnish with parsley, if preferred.
  • Serve drizzled with sauce and mayonnaise.

Notes

Time the par-cooking - only boil the potatoes for 5 minutes and only sauté the potatoes for 5 minutes; they only need to soften up a bit, not cook them; this step just helps them to roast better in the oven. 
Use a whisk - when making the sauce use a whisk to combine the ingredients. A whisk not only does a better job of blending, but it also is a good way to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Make it less or more spicy - to make the spicy sauce mild, either totally omit the cayenne or just use less; yet, to make it spicier just use more; feel free to use chili-infused olive oil, if desired.