Homemade KFC Potato Wedges!

🍟 Homemade KFC Potato Wedges

⏱ Prep Time: 15 mins

⏱ Cook Time: 20–25 mins

🍽 Serves: 4

✅ Ingredients:

• 4–5 Russet potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on), cut into wedges

• 1 cup buttermilk 🥛

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)

• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the potatoes:

   • Wash and cut potatoes into wedges (about 8 per potato).

   • Soak in cold water for 30 minutes (optional but helps with crispiness).

   • Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

2. Marinate in buttermilk:

   • Place potato wedges in a large bowl and pour over the buttermilk.

   • Let sit for 15–20 minutes while you prepare the flour coating.

3. Make seasoned coating:

   • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using).

4. Coat the wedges:

   • Remove wedges from buttermilk (don’t shake off too much).

   • Toss them in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.

   • Let coated wedges rest on a wire rack or tray for 10 minutes to set the crust.

5. Heat oil for frying:

   • In a deep pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

   • Fry wedges in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden and crispy.

   • Don’t overcrowd the pan — it lowers oil temperature and affects crispiness.

6. Drain and season:

   • Place fried wedges on paper towels or a wire rack.

   • Sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.

🔥 Air Fryer Option:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

• Spray coated wedges lightly with oil.

• Air fry in batches for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through.

🧂 Serve With:

• Ranch, ketchup, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce

• Perfect side to fried chicken, burgers, or on their own!