Crispy Potato Wedges (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/3 cup oil for cooking
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1 cup shredded Parmesan
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5 big russet potatoes, cleaned and dried
→ Seasonings
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tsp each of onion and chili powders
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2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
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1 Tbsp starch (cornstarch)
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1 tsp paprika for some color
# Instructions:
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Slice each potato down the middle lengthwise. Then cut each piece into four equal wedges.
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and cover a few baking trays with parchment.
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In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with the oil and garlic. Sprinkle in Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cilantro, and the spices. Mix everything with your hands until well-coated.
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Place the wedges on the baking trays, spacing them so they aren’t crowded. Put them with the skin side resting on the tray and the points sticking upward.
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Bake the wedges in the heated oven for 15 minutes.
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Lower the heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 40 more minutes or until they’re nice and crisp with a golden color.
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Serve them warm with whichever dipping sauce you like best.
# Notes:
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This makes about 40 wedges, feeding around 8 people.
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To make them crispier, soak the sliced potatoes in icy water for half an hour or more, then dry thoroughly before you season.