Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs red potatoes
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• 1/8 tsp smoked paprika (omit if you don't have any / can't find it)
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt (or use 1/4 tsp regular table salt)
• chipotle aioli, for serving

Directions

1. Wash the potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 12-15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes or so, until easily pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
2. While the potatoes microwave, turn on your oven broiler to heat up. Place an oven rack on the second position below the broiler – not the very top one. In addition, mix together all the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
3. When the potatoes are fork-tender, pour the olive oil, maple syrup, and spice mixture over the microwaved potatoes and gently toss to distribute. Place the potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet and cook until brown and crispy all over. The length of time this takes will vary by oven – if your broiler is hotter, you’ll need to toss the potatoes more often and cook for less time. If you broiler is cooler you’ll need to cook them longer. The #1 important rule here is to check the potatoes frequently and never leave the kitchen!!
4. Serve with some chipotle aioli and call it a day.

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