Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Spicy Potato Wedges



From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite....This is another recipe that is perfect to make when you have young cooks assisting you. The potato wedges are really easy to make and they are a delicious and healthy alternative to French fries. With just a splash of oil, some spices and the help of a hot oven, the humble potato becomes a real treat that is perfect to serve with hamburgers or other grilled meat. Once tried, they become addictive and you'll find yourself making them over and over again. You might want to substitute the mix that coats the potatoes with one of your choosing. I like to bake these until they are crispy and a wedge held between two fingers can be held without bending. The baking time in the recipe below should be viewed as a suggestion rather than fiat. I like to serve these with aioli but my young cooks prefer salsa for dipping. I think you'll like these. I know the kids will love them. Here's the recipe.

Spicy Potato Wedges...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3-1/2 pounds large red potatoes, cut into wedges


Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray.
2) Combine vegetable oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic salt, sugar, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add potatoes and toss to coat.
3) Arrange in a single layer on sprayed baking sheets. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender crusty and golden brown, turning once. Yield: 8servings.








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57 comments :

Ginny Hartzler said...

I have four or five recipes for these, some tell you to cover them halfway through, some don't, there are so many variations. Any way, I love them all!!!

Susan said...

Yum, Mary! These look & sound wonderful.

Chelsea said...

Yum! Spicy potatoes are totally up my alley. I like that they're thick enough to be "jojo" style, too!

Christine's Pantry said...

Sounds and looks wonderful. Love this.

David said...

Mary, Simple yet beautiful! The potatoes look delicious... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

Anonymous said...

Those look absolutely delicious!

I just found your blog and it looks great! I'm going to poke around the archives and enjoy your old recipes.

-Miriam

Merisi said...

Perfect for the new potatoes!
Oh, to have a place at your table ... ;-)

Elin said...

Mary...that is finger licking good wedges. I have KIV this for my next potato wedges treat :)

have a nice day,
Elin

Lifewithspices said...

wow my fav.. too good..

Unknown said...

Can try this out...I just did mashed potatoes...next time can try out this wedges. If I would like to make the original flavor, what ingredients should I omit.

Angeline

Anonymous said...

What a delicious flavor combo for potato wedges. Yum!

Ellen Whyte said...

Yum! I boil mine for 5 mins before baking but I'm using white potatoes. Will look for red ones and try this.

Anonymous said...

I also liek to amke pototoes a bit different tahn only baked.Your recepies sound delicious;)

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

These look delicious Mary. My love for potatoes is legendary.

Diane said...

Love potato wedges and this sounds quite delicious. Diane

Ana Rita Marreiros said...

A perfect sidedish or even as a snack...

Kisses,
Rita

Su m said...

Hello Mary, I just fell in love with this amazing potatos... they look delicious.
Big kiss

Alessandra said...

I like potatoes this way, I make them often with smoked paprika, I am addicted to it!

Ciao
Alessandra

Becki's Whole Life said...

These look really yummy, Mary. I like the idea of dipping them in salsa - never thought about that with potato wedges for some reason. Love all of the spices here, too!

JasmyneTea said...

Oh yum, wedges! I love to eat them with a home made tartare sauce, but your variation looks great!

Fran AmenĂ¡bar Ch. said...

Wow, this looks amazing!
Greetings from Chile

Fran AmenĂ¡bar Ch. said...

Wow, this potatoes looks really great.
greetings from Chile!

The Blonde Duck said...

Drooling! PErfect with burgers!

Unknown said...

I love making potato wedges! And add a little spice to it... mmmmmm!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

You can't go wrong with spicy potato wedges and these look absolutely delicious. Yum.

Rita said...

I love this recipe and they look like they should be bad, yet you made them healthy. Another keeper Mary.
Rita

Anonymous said...

Mmm, that looks like it would work for sweet potatoes too, very yummy!

Clint said...

Always a man pleaser!

StephenC said...

One thing we saw on "America's Test Kitchen" is that they heated the pans while the oven was coming up to temp. We love baked potatoes of this sort.

Gone-ta-pott said...

I love potato wedges! I change up the seasoning according to what I have and what I'm serving. I like them with chicken or barbecue pork sandwiches the best though.

Anna's kitchen table said...

Love potato wedges! They look so good!

That Girl said...

We always had oven baked wedges instead of fries growing up.

Lenia said...

What a delicious and healthy treat!

Banana Wonder said...

I especially love that sea salt :-)

Erin said...

These potatoes look perfect! Great color, lots of spice, and crispy! Can't wait to try them!

Anonymous said...

Let's see ... a pound of potatoes for under a dollar, or a bag of frozen french fries for $3-4. Easy choice! Cheers!

Michelle said...

Mary, thank you so much for sharing this recipes. I was just looking around for one, as I happen to have a glut of potatoes that need using up.

Do you think this recipe would work with sweet potatoes? I can imagine the flavours would be delicious.

I just want to tell you how much I love your blog... its my standby for daily cooking!!

Priya Suresh said...

Seriously cant take my eyes from those tempting wedges,yumm..

Eileen said...

These wedges are really making me hungry. They look delicious and simple.

Lauren at Keep It Sweet said...

These look like a great addition to any meal!

Jersey Girl Cooks said...

I love this side dish. Anything spicy always calls my name!

Joanne said...

Im always on the lookout for the perfect french fry spice combo. These look fabulous!

JG said...

We like "potato wedges" too. I've never used chili powder. That really sounds like a wonderful addition! Thanks!
~Judy

Ryan said...

Yum! These sound so good! The spice coating sounds delish and I love that these are a healthy alternative. They sound like a great side dish!

lena said...

hi mary, sounds really good and looks so good! i would love eating this!

Chaya said...

I know our grandchildren will love these potatoes and so will we.

If you come over to My Sweet and Savory, there is a giveaway for the dressings, again. If you liked them, you might want to put your name in again. It is over tomorrow.

Manasi said...

I am so making these tomorrow night!

Amalia said...

OOO, spicy potatoes! These look so great :) And they make a great side to a lot of meals. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

Y said...

I make a recipe very similar to this all the time, and everyone loves it!

Tasha said...

Great kid friendly recipe that would be parent approved as well!

Tender B. said...

I've always wondered why more people don't make their own as they usually cook up in about the same time as the frozen kinds plus they are much better.

meinekueche said...

Potato wedges in spicy ?? Love it

claire said...

I need these! They look amazing!

Adam said...

I finally got a chance to try these over the weekend. WOW! They were fantastic. My potatoes will never be the same again :). Thanks Mary!

Unknown said...

Made these potatoes tonight, they were a hit with everyone! Thanks for sharing, Hugs!
JOan

Platanos, Mangoes and Me! said...

Great recipe....

plasterer bristol said...

These sound really good, thanks for putting this up.

Simon

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