Description
Enjoy crispy, golden potato wedges that taste just like KFC’s famous side dish, perfect for family gatherings or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (237 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour (120 grams)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 large russet potatoes
- Shortening or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
- Combine the flour with the seasoned salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Scrub the russet potatoes clean and slice them into thick wedges.
- Soak the potato wedges in the milk and egg mixture for 30 minutes.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss the soaked potato wedges in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Carefully place the coated wedges in the hot oil and fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Return the fried wedges for a second fry, cooking for an additional 4–6 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper to the flour mixture. Let fried wedges rest on a wire rack for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg