These Spicy Buttered Potato Wedges are such a delicious potato side dish to try at your next dinner. They’re oven-baked, so no need to worry about the mess of deep frying in glugs of oil, but still come out nice and crispy. They’re spicy and buttery with a simple blend of seasonings and ghee; hard to quit snacking on while you wait for the rest of dinner to be ready.
The parboiling process gives the potatoes a head start on getting cooked through before they hit the oven, where their main task will be to crisp up. The secret to getting them super crispy is to gently rub the wedges after their short boil to create scraggly flakes on their surface which will get crunchy once they bake. Trust me, this small extra step is worth it for the textural perfection it achieves–pillowy soft potato insides encrusted in a great crisp exterior.
The ghee gives them a chance to get nice and golden in the oven and lends a wonderfully buttery flavor without being too rich or heavy. Balance that with the zesty, spicy dusting of seasoning as the finishing touch, and these are some of the best potatoes you will ever eat. So much more interesting and tasty than simple deep fried potatoes and they pair well with any main dish, like this grilled ribeye.
