Potato “Wings”

Crispy pieces of russet potato tossed with your choice of seasonings and/or sauces. Try Lemon Pepper-Parmesan, Pesto, or classic Buffalo. Note – this requires making the day before due to the need for freezing overnight.

READ RECIPE

DISH

Starter

PREP TIME

25 minutes

COOK TIME

45 minutes

SERVES

Ingredients

Potato “Wings”
1kg fluffy potatoes cut in half lengthwise (can substitute frozen potato wedges, see variation below)
As Needed Cold Water
2 tablespoons Salt
2 tablespoon Baking Soda
As Needed Vegetable Oil for frying
Buffalo Sauce
120ml Hot Sauce
113g Unsalted Butter, melted
Garnish
150g Carrots, cut into ½ inch sticks
150g Celery, cut into ½ inch sticks
120ml Ranch Dressing

Method

Cut the potatoes into thick-cut rounds (lengthwise) about 1/2 an inch thick. The rounds can be cut on the diagonal if too large, this will give you your “drums” and the small rounds will be your “flats”. Hold the potatoes in cold water to prevent them from oxidizing.
Once all the potatoes are cut remove them from the water and place them in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add the salt to the water and place on the stove over high heat, bring them to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until they are just about fork tender (about 12 minutes). During the last 5 minutes of cooking add the baking soda. Immediately remove them from the heat, drain and arrange on baking sheets. Place the potatoes in the freezer overnight. Once the potatoes are completely frozen. They are ready to be fried. The potatoes can be transferred to freezer bags at this stage up to 3 months in advance.
Pro tip: the ratio of baking soda to water is crucial. Aim for 1 Tablespoon for every 3.8L of water. This method works best with fluffy potatoes. For optimal results, potatoes must be frozen overnight before frying.
Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 190°c. Fry the potatoes in batches for 7-8 minutes or until they are golden brown and super crispy. Keep the potatoes warm in a low (100°c) oven until ready to use.
To make the sauce mix the hot sauce and butter together in a small bowl. Pour some of the sauce over the crispy potato wings and toss quickly to coat or serve the sauce on the side. Conversely, any sauce or seasoning can work on these potato wings.