Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Potatoes or 3.3 lbs, peeled, chopped into large, even sizes

• 250 g Oil for Roasting or 8.8 oz

• For the Marinade:

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1 tsp Paprika Powder

• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder

• 1 tbsp Chili Paste or Purée

• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

• 1 tsp Dried Oregano

• 12 tsp Salt or to taste

• 1/2 tsp White Pepper optional

• 1 tsp Chili Flakes

• Lemon Juice Optional

• Olive Oil

• Roasted Garlic: 1 whole bulb

• Fresh Cilantro a handful, finely chopped

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

• Cut the top off a whole garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and place in the oven.

• Roast for 30-40 minutes until cloves are soft and caramelized. Let it cool.

• Peel and chop the potatoes into large, even pieces.

• Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.

• In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil.

• Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender.

• Drain the potatoes and spread them on a drying rack. Allow them to dry for about 30 minutes.

• Place 250g of oil in a large baking tray.

• Put the tray in the oven (still at 200°C) to heat the oil for about 10 minutes.

• Carefully add the dried potatoes to the hot oil. They should sizzle upon contact.

• Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.

• Remove the tray and flip the potatoes. Return to the oven for another 20 minutes.

• Repeat the flipping process twice more for even roasting and crispiness, roasting for 20 minutes after each flip.

• In a bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves.

• Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili paste, tomato paste, oregano, salt, white pepper, chili flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped cilantro. Mix well.

• After the last flip, remove the potatoes and toss them with the prepared marinade.

• Return them to the oven for a final 15 minutes of roasting.

• Once done, serve the potatoes hot. They should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich, spicy, and herbaceous flavor.