Ingredients
Method
Roast the Potatoes
- Heat the oven to 220C / 425F and line a sheet pan (33 x 46 cm / 13 x 18 inch) with parchment.
- Pat the potato cubes dry with a kitchen towel, then toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan, leaving space between the cubes so they roast instead of steam.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point, until the edges are deep golden and crisp and the centers are fork-tender.
Make the Bravas Sauce
- While the potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a 20 cm / 8-inch saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, sherry vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Blend with an immersion blender for a smooth texture, or leave it chunky.
Finish and Serve
- Whisk the mayonnaise, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl to make the aioli.
- Spoon the roasted potatoes onto a platter, cover with the bravas sauce, and drizzle with aioli. Scatter parsley and flaky salt on top and serve right away.
Notes
- Dry potato cubes thoroughly before tossing with oil for maximum crisp edges.
- Simmer bravas sauce until it coats a spoon, thin sauce won't cling to potatoes.
- Blend sauce smooth for classic tapas-bar texture or keep chunky for a rustic version.
- Make the aioli while the sauce simmers to keep the timeline tight.
