Crispy Spiced Potato Wedges

Name: Crispy Spiced Potato Wedges
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes (2-3 medium), scrubbed, cut into 1/2"-thick wedges; 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for serving; Canola oil (for frying); 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, divided; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika, plus more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more for serving; 2 cups buttermilk; A deep-fry thermometer

September 29, 2015

Photo of crispy steakhousestyle potato wedges aka Jo Jo potatoes on a rectangular platter with ketchup.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Mustard seeds give these steak house-style wedges great flavor and crunch.

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