Spicy Potato Wedges | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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What goes with spicy wedges? ›

Serve them plain or spiced, alongside burgers, fish, chilli, dips or roasts.

Wedges should be about 1/2″ thick. If they are cut too thick, they won't crisp up properly. Soak potatoes: Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water with about 2 cups of ice cubes. Let them stand for 30 min then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels or a tea towel.

I would say the most practical way is in a toaster oven on a baking sheet covered with foil. Bake at 350 F (177 C) for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice. Keep the wedges separate from each other so that the sides stay crispy.

You can top potato wedges with a large variety of things like ground beef, salsa, guacamole, and cheese to do them nacho style. You can keep it simple with some parmesan cheese and spices or do them them loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions. There's no wrong way to enjoy some delicious potato wedges!

The best side dishes to serve with potato wedges are blooming onion, sautéed mushrooms, surf and turf, grilled asparagus, Italian sausage, sausage rolls, corn on the cob, beef sliders, Caesar salad, chicken wings, guacamole, grilled cheese sandwich, shrimp co*cktail, pulled pork, and bruschetta.

SOAK your potato chunks in cold water.

This removes some of the starch and helps get them super duper crispy. Soak them at least one hour.

Don't wrap your potatoes in foil

"I see a lot of people using foil to wrap their potatoes in but this is a big no-no and causes soggy skins!" he says. Foil holds in moisture and steams the potatoes, resulting in a "boiled" taste and texture. Plus, without the use of foil, the skin will get extra crispy and flavorful.

"KFC evolves its menu based on what resonates with consumers," a spokesperson for the chain told The U.S. Sun. "While we know our potato wedges hold a special place in the hearts of some KFC fans, we wanted to make room for something even tastier on the permanent menu," they said.

Potatoes (82%), Coating (9%) [Modified potato starch (E1412), Rice flour, Maize starch, Salt, Modified tapioca starch, Spices (Black pepper), Sugar, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Dextrose, Thickener (E415), Colouring (E160b(ii)), Raising agents (E450, E500)], sunflower oil (9%).

Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 mins. Spread the wedges out on a large baking sheet or two smaller ones. Toss with the oil and 1 tsp salt (preferably sea salt) and spread out so that they aren't overlapping. Roast for 30 mins, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

Why does vinegar make potatoes crispy? ›

The acid in the vinegar can also help to slightly break down the surface of the potatoes, aiding in the development of a crispier texture during frying. Additionally, the vinegar can contribute to a golden-brown color on the exterior of the fries.

Boil chunks of potato until they're just tender, toss them none-too-gently with fat (ideally beef drippings) to rough up their surface, then roast them until they're crisp and crackling. The boiling and roughing-up steps are the real keys.

Right amount of oil.

Too much and it actually makes them soggy. Too little and the seasoning doesn't stick on the wedges and the wedges stick to the baking tray. High(ish) oven helps set that crust extra quickly!

Though I'm not going to disagree, there's more to the world of chips than that. Sausages are a second chippy favourite, and there are various other foods that you could pair your portion with: pies, fishcakes and burgers spring to mind.

The best side dishes to serve with Peri Peri chicken are coconut rice, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, roasted vegetables, coleslaw, Spanish rice, patatas bravas, chickpea salad, garlic bread, fried plantains, couscous, corn salsa, sautéed spinach, sweet potato fries, carrot mash, and butternut squash.