Kfc Potato Wedges (copycat)

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 -6 small unpeeled potatoes or 4 -6 small russet potatoes
• 4 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons accent seasoning (recommended flavor enhancer)
• 2 cups pre-sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup seasoning (bulk kfc original recipe seasoning (copycat))
• pure vegetable shortening or vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 reserve 1/2 level cup of prepared bulk kfc original recipe seasoning (copycat) (without added flour).
• 2 select as many premium small-sized, blemish-free or russet potatoes needed (1 potato = 1 serving); scrub skins and rinse.
• 3 cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges, yielding 6 potato wedges per potato (if you are using larger potatoes, you can cut each potato into 8 wedges).
• 4 soak potatoes refrigerated for several hours or overnight in brine mixture (4 cups cold water, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons accent seasoning (recommended flavor enhancer).
• 5 measure 2 cups all-purpose flour with the 1/2 cup bulk kfc original recipe seasoning (copycat) into a large sealable container, such as a glad food storage container or a ziploc bag; shake container and mix well.
• 6 remove a few wedges from brine using tongs; place wedges (a few at a time) into seasoned flour container.
• 7 seal firmly and shake potato wedges in all motions to thoroughly coat; place coated pieces on a paper-towel lined plate until all wedges are breaded; allow potatoes to rest a few minutes, to absorb breading.
• 8 use enough pure vegetable shortening or peanut oil (or both) to immerse potatoes completely in a deep heavy pot, or add manufacturer's recommended amount of oil to deep-fryer; very slowly heat oil in gradual increments oil to 350°f until preheated.
• 9 fry potato wedges completely immersed in 350°f fat without overcrowding, in a deep-fryer and fry until crisp golden brown and potatoes are tender within; season with sea salt if desired.
• 10 serve with ketchup and/or ranch dressing and enjoy!