Spanish Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven medium.
2. 2
   Alternatively the cooking can be done on top of the cooker, either in a heavy frying pan or in a casserole which will resist direct heat.
3. 3
   Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges.
4. 4
   Pour half the oil into 4 individual.
5. 5
   shallow earthenware casseroles or a small gratin dish.
6. 6
   Put the casseroles or the dish into the oven and leave until the oil is smoking.
7. 7
   Arrange the potatoes in the hot oil in single layer.
8. 8
   Trickle on the rest of the oil, sprinkle with salt and return to the oven.
9. 9
   Cook the potatoes until soft inside and crisp on the outside - this will take 25-35 minutes.
10. 10
    Mix together the paprika and cayenne and sprinkle over the potatoes.
11. 11
    Serve them hot in their cooking dish.