Crunchy potato wedges

An easy, tasty, healthy alternative to deep-fried store-bought wedges. And, cheap at less than 50 cents per person.

Cooking directions

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Scrub potatoes (don’t peel) and cut into wedges.
• Place the potatoes, paprika, mustard powder, flour and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake well to evenly coat the potatoes.
• Heat oil in baking dish in oven for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the wedges.
• Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until the wedges are golden brown and crunchy.
• Turn once during cooking.

Try:

• Kumara instead of potato.
• Experimenting with different seasonings - curry powder, cajun powder, garlic pepper, caraway seeds, Italian herb mix or fresh rosemary.

Thanks to www.vegetables.co.nz for this recipe.

(note: cost per person as at July 2010)

Ingredients

5 potatoes

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard powder, optional

1/4 cup wholemeal flour

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil