Everything Bagel Crunchy Potato Wedges

Name: Everything Bagel Crunchy Potato Wedges
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons, kosher salt; 2 teaspoons, sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons, poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon, caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon, dried minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 3 , large russet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch wedges; 1/4 cup, vegetable oil or peanut oil, plus 3 quarts for frying; 1 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup, cornstarch; 1 cup, buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda

Side Dishes
Potatoes
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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2007

The fried potato wedges from our local fast-food joint are worth the trip-their spicy, light, and crunchy coating contrasts perfectly with their fluffy interior. We wondered if we could find a way to make these fast-food-style potato wedges at home.

SERVES 6

TIME 55 minutes

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