Super Crispy Potato Wedges

Potato wedges get a bad rep for being soft and soggy - these go a long way to dispelling that. Simple to make and very, very tasty, served with a garlic and mustard dip.

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Recipe Info
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1kg floury potatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Oil for frying
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise (for the dip)
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk or soured cream (for the dip)
  • 2 garlic cloves (for the dip)
  • 2 tsp American mustard (for the dip)
  • 2 tsp honey (for the dip)
  • Handful of flat leaf parsley (for the dip)
  • Pinch of salt (for the dip)
Instructions
  1. Prick the potatoes and bake at 180°C/360°F for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then cut into wedges. Chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  2. Heat the frying oil to 175°C and fry the wedges for approximately 4 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the salt rub by combining the salt, pepper, chilli powder, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, then mix well.
  4. To make the dip, simply blend all the dip ingredients together.
  5. Serve immediately with the seasoning.