KFC Potato Wedges Copykat Recipe

[rlwiv]

I really like KFC's potato wedges.  Here is the closest I have come at home.

I adjusted this recipe.
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KFC Potato Wedges

Cut russet potatos into wedges
Boil 5 min, less if wedges too soft
Cool in cold water, then dry

Batter
1 cup self rising flour
spice mixture (consider 1/2 to 3/4 of recipe)
enough water make batter (~1 c)

Spice Mixture
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp MSG
½ tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Sage
1 tsp Oregano
½ tsp Paprika
½ tsp Cayenne
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Onion Powder


Batter wedges, drain on a rack, then freeze on parchment paper lined tray

Fry 375F for 5 minutes or till done

[mpmn04]

Looking good! I'm in the process of making these now. I'll reply after the scoff

regards, Mike

[mpmn04]

Very good. I cannot comment on whether they are like the KFC version as I've never had them. Next time I would pass on the freezing step, and put the cooked spuds in the fridge to keep cool. Then batter them when ready to fry. Just my opinion.

regards, Mike

[rlwiv]

Glad you tried them! How much seasoning did you use and what did you think? The full amount I thought was too strong.

[mpmn04]

I put all the seasonings in a mason jar with the flour. Shook it like it owed me money several times. Poured half into a bowl and added water to make a thin paste, then dipped cooked wedges in it and put it on a sheet then froze them.

As far as I know we don't have them at our KFC's here. Their chicken is so bad I can't remember the last time I ate there. Mary Browns chicken is king here and they have what they call "taters" that are seasoned wedges. And they're awesome!

Anyways, I'll definitely be making this again.