Spicy Oven-Roasted Potatoes

By kimvess

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Spicy Oven-Roasted Potatoes
The fact that these fries are healthier is almost beside the point—baked fries are great in their own right, and who's crazy enough to deep-fry on a weeknight anyway? These potatoes get a dusting of spices before roasting for extra flavor.

4 servings

Recipe by Jenny Rosenstrach and Andy Ward

Photograph by Matt Duckor

March 2013

Ingredients

• 3 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.), unpeeled, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°. Toss potato wedges, oil, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper on a foil-lined large rimmed baking sheet to evenly coat; season potatoes with salt and pepper.

Roast, turning once, until wedges are golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes.