Chef John's Patatas Bravas | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• Dipping Sauce:
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle peppers
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• Spice Blend:
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground chipotle peppers
• 2 quarts cold water
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying