Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Jenn's Food Journey
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Wedges:
2medium to large russet potatoes
3tbsp+ 1 tsp vegetable oilDivided
Coating:
½cupplain panko bread crumbs
½cupparmesan cheesegrated
2tsppaprika
1 ½tspdry mustard
¼tspgarlic powder
¼tspdried thyme
⅛tspcayenne powder
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes by cutting each unpeeled potato lengthwise into wedges.
Place potatoes in a large glass dish and wrap them very tightly with plastic wrap.
Place into the microwave and cook for 4 minutes, until edges of potatoes are translucent but centers remain slightly firm, shaking bowl (without removing plastic wrap) to redistribute potatoes halfway through cooking time.
Carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain the potatoes well from any condensation.
Return the potatoes to the glass dish, add 3 tablespoons of oil, and gently toss until potatoes are coated with starchy film, about 1 minute.
Prepare the Jo Jo's coating by combining the panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, dried thyme, cayenne powder, sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a shallow pie pan or rimmed plate. Mix until well combined.
Dredge each potato wedge into the panko mixture making sure to press gently to adhere, then carefully transfer to a clean plate; repeat with the remaining wedges.
Allow the wedges to sit with the coating for 15 minutes.
Prepare to bake the Jo Jo's by placing a rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven then preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
When the potatoes are ready and the oven is preheated, carefully remove the HOT baking sheet from the oven.
Brush the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil on the baking sheet.
Place the coated potatoes, cut side down, in a single layer.
Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Carefully flip them over and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until crisp on the outside and tender inside.
Serve immediately with the sauce of your choice and enjoy.