Peri Peri Potato Wedges
Also known as Masala Wedges · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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.
Low calorie
Ingredients
15 itemsPotato3
WaterFor Boiling
Salt2.5 tsp
Baking Soda1 tsp
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Dry Ginger Powder¼ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Powdered Sugar1 tsp
Cinnamon Powder1 pinch
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Onion Powder1 tsp
Garlic Powder0.50 tsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1
Cut the potatoes into wedges and rinse them in cold water.
Potato
- 2
Add them to water and bring it to a boil with salt and baking soda. Bring to a boil and drain them.
WaterSaltBaking Soda
- 3
Transfer them to a cloth and air dry completely.
- 4
Combine the ingredients in the spice mix to prepare the Piri Piri masala.
Paprika PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderDry Ginger PowderChaat Masala PowderPowdered SugarCinnamon PowderDried OreganoOnion PowderGarlic Powder
- 5
To the potatoes, add the cornflour and some of the spice mix and toss to mix well.
Corn Flour
- 6
Deep fry them in medium hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Toss again in the spice mix and serve.
Sunflower Oil
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, 0.50 tsp Garlic Powder, For Deep Frying Sunflower 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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