KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat)
Crispy, golden brown potato wedges reminiscent of the beloved fast-food chain, easy to prepare at home for a comforting snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (237 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour (120 grams)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 large russet potatoes
- Shortening for frying (or canola oil)
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk and egg in a bowl until fully combined.
- Mix the flour, seasoned salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
- Clean and slice the russet potatoes into wedges about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Soak the potato wedges in the milk mixture for a few minutes.
- Heat shortening or canola oil to 375°F (190°C) in a pot.
- Toss the soaked potato wedges in the seasoned flour mixture, coating them thoroughly.
- Fry the wedges in small batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Return the wedges to the hot oil for another 4-6 minutes for extra crispiness.
Notes
Serving suggestions include pairing with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or spicy ketchup. Consider double frying for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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