Peri Peri Potato Wedges
- 40 min
- medium
- Serves 4
Peri peri potato wedges: parboiled wedges in cornflour and a paprika, garlic and oregano mix, deep-fried crisp. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Potato3
WaterFor Boiling
Salt2½ tsp
Baking Soda1 tsp
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Garlic Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Dry Ginger Powder¼ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Powdered Sugar1 tsp
Cinnamon Powder1 pinch
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 118kcal | 472kcal |
| Protein | 1.9g | 7.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 19g | 76g |
| Fat | 4.1g | 16g |
| Fibre | 2.6g | 10g |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 5.6g |
Cookd masalas for potato
Method
Cut the potatoes into wedges and rinse them in cold water.
Add them to water and bring it to a boil with salt and baking soda. Bring to a boil and drain them.
Transfer them to a cloth and air dry completely.
Combine the ingredients in the spice mix to prepare the Piri Piri masala.
To the potatoes, add the cornflour and some of the spice mix and toss to mix well.
Deep fry them in medium hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Toss again in the spice mix and serve.
Before you start
- How long does Peri Peri Potato Wedges take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Peri Peri Potato Wedges serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Peri Peri Potato Wedges vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Peri Peri Potato Wedges spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Peri Peri Potato Wedges?
- 3 Potato, 1 tbsp Paprika Powder, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Onion Powder, ½ tsp Garlic Powder, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Peri Peri Potato Wedges?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Peri Peri Potato Wedges?
- About 118 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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