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Potato Wedges

Ingredients
  • Potato - 3 (large size)
  • Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic (crushed) - 1 tsp
  • Rosemary - 1 tsp
  • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - as required
  • Grated Cheese - 2 tbsp (optional)
Preparation Method
  1. Wash and clean potatoes and pat dry.
  2. Cut each potato into 8-10 wedges and place in warm water for 10 mins:
  3. Remove the potatoes from warm water, place in a kitchen towel, and pat dry.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and chilli powder.
  5. Add the potato wedges to the mix, combine well, and keep aside for 10-15 mins:
  6. Pre-heat the oven at 200 degrees C for 10 mins:
  7. Line a baking tray with butter paper and arrange the wedges in the tray.
  8. Bake the wedges for about 50-55 mins, flipping half-way.
  9. Remove the wedges from the oven when it starts to turn to golden in color.
  10. Sprinkle the grated cheese and leave for 5-10 mins:
  11. The delicious and hot Potato Wedges is ready to serve with tomato sauce as a snack.
Note: You can add 1 tbsp onion powder and 1 tbsp garlic powder while marinating the potatoes.

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