TATER ESSENTIALS: SPICY BAKED POTATO WEDGES

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Tater Essentials: Spicy Baked Potato Wedges image

These are good as a side or just by themselves with some ketchup or other dipping sauce. I am using a two-heat system to cook them in the oven and a really yummy spice mixture. And, to be honest, baked taters tastes great, and they are good for you. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Potatoes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PLAN/PURCHASE
3 - 4 medium red or golden potatoes, cut into wedges
1 Tbsp kosher salt, fine grind
2 - 3 Tbsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
THE DRY SPICE MIX
2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp dehydrated onions, ground to a powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1/2 tsp sugar, granulated variety
OPTIONAL ITEMS
cayenne pepper, for some kick

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. I find that red or golden potatoes (waxy variety) work best for this recipe. You can use russets; however, keep a close eye on them while baking, so they do not wind up falling apart.
  • 3. If you do not have any dehydrated onions, you can sub some garlic powder (not garlic salt) but use just 1/2 teaspoon. If you want a salty crunch, substitute the fine grind kosher salt with flaky sea salt.
  • 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5. Soak the potato wedges for about 30 minutes in ice water.
  • 6. While the taters are soaking, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
  • 7. Dry the potatoes off.
  • 8. Toss with the oil and dry spices, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 9. Add to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • 10. After 20 minutes, toss the fries, increase the temperature to 425f (220c), and bake until golden brown, about 20 - 25 additional minutes.
  • 11. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 12. Serve as a side dish, or by themselves with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
  • 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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