Soulful Seasoned Wedges
These wedges may not be fancy, but they're seasoned so well that they'll have you forgetting your inhibitions and dancing in the kitchen. The secret is in the generous dusting of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. These spices awaken the natural sweetness of the potatoes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. And with their crispy, golden exterior and fluffy, tender interior, these wedges will leave you feeling satisfied and craving more.
My love for potatoes runs deep. It's a love that began in my childhood, when my mother would make the most delicious roasted potatoes. I would sit at the kitchen table, mesmerized by the way they crackled and browned in the oven. As I got older, I experimented with different ways to cook potatoes, but I always came back to my mother's recipe. It was simple, yet perfect. A few years ago, I decided to give my mother's recipe a little makeover. I wanted to create a version that was even more flavorful, without sacrificing any of the simplicity. After a few tries, I finally came up with these Soulful Seasoned Wedges. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. I like to think of them as the perfect comfort food. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, combine potatoes, sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and browned.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper is a match made in heaven. These spices work together to enhance the natural sweetness of the potatoes, creating a flavor that is both complex and satisfying.
  • Roasting the potatoes at a high temperature helps to create a crispy, golden exterior. The high heat also helps to caramelize the sugars in the potatoes, resulting in a sweet and flavorful wedge.
  • Tossing the potatoes in olive oil before roasting helps to prevent them from sticking to the baking sheet. It also helps to create a crispy exterior.