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KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat)
These KFC Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Thick wedge-cut russet potatoes are soaked briefly in a milk and egg wash, then dredged in a seasoned flour mixture including seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. A double fry method ensures a golden brown, crunchy exterior with soft potato centers. This recipe recreates the distinctive texture and flavor of the fast-food original at home.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
189 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 russet potatoes large
- shortening for frying (or canola oil)
Instructions
- Set up two large bowls and in the first one whisk the milk and egg together.
- In the second bowl combine the flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder.
- Scrub clean the potatoes and slice into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick wedges.
- Once cut let the potatoes sit in the milk mixture.
- In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat 3 inches of shortening in to 375 degrees.
- Take a handful of the potatoes out of the milk mixture with a slotted skimmer or tongs.
- Toss in the flour mixture.
- Fry in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Once all the batches are done with the first round of frying, fry them a second time for 4-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
1772mg
(74%)
Potassium
619mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7.6mg
(8%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1772mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.