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Easy baked Potato wedges



At my home, we love potato wedges. Whenever we’re out we always order for an extra plate of potato wedges. Kids love to munch on these. These can easily be made at home too. I’m sharing a baked version of potato wedges which are very easy to make.


Potato wedges are wedges of potatoes, often large and unpeeled, that are either baked or fried. They are generally sold at diners and fast food restaurants. They are not considered French fries. They are also called jojos or oven-baked fries. One may use ketchup, ranch, and honey mustard to go along with it. They are usually seasoned with a variety of spices, commonly paprika, salt and pepper.

Did you know that the potato is the most important non-cereal crop in the world, and fourth most important crop overall.....that is after corn, wheat and rice. The word potato comes from the Spanish word patata. Potatoes are also sometimes called spuds.

Potatoes are vegetables but they contain a lot of starch that make them more like rice, pasta and bread in terms of nutrition. They can be enjoyed in many different ways, boiled, fried, mashed, as a salad, in a curry, but today we’re making them super crispy in the oven! This recipe is super easy and ready to be thrown together with minimal hands-on work.

So here’s the recipe

Ingredients:

• 4-6 large potatoes
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Method:
• Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with oil or cooking spray.
• Cut each potato in half, then slice each half into 4-6 wedges. Place all the cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 15-60 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a clean towel.
• In a bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mixed herbs. Stir to combine.
• Add the potato wedges and olive oil into the bowl. Mix well and ensure that each piece is evenly coated. Remove the potatoes from the bowl and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
• Bake the wedges for 30 minutes, flip, and bake 25-30 minutes more, checking to make sure they don’t burn.
• Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

They make the best side dish for burgers and sandwiches! It’ll be an instant hit at your next house party. Or just have them as a snack.

Enjoy!!!

Note:
Soaking your potatoes will help them get extra crispy because it removes some of the starch. Let them soak anywhere from 15-60 minutes for best results. If you just don’t have time for that l, then go ahead and pat them dry right after cutting and proceed with the recipe.

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