Tara’s Patatas Bravas

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Potatoes
• 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick pieces
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Salt
• 3 cups vegetable oil