Oven-Baked Spicy Idaho Potatoes

An interesting take on baked potatoes. Idaho potatoes in the oven have a piquant spicy taste, a moderately crispy crust and a soft center. The potato paradise of the American state of Idaho gave the world a recipe for this dish and it is worth taking note to use it and prepare a delicious and satisfying dinner for a small company or for a family circle. These potatoes go perfectly with a wide variety of sauces, appetizers, spreads, fresh vegetables, as well as light, juicy salads.
cook time: 1h
Isla Thatcher
Oven-Baked Spicy Idaho Potatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104
Calories
3g
Fat
17g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic (granulated or a few cloves fresh) 1 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Mustard 1 tsp
Potato 1.2 kg
Parsley 10 g
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Paprika 1 tsp
Dill 10 g
Ketchup 1 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
In order to cook Idaho potatoes in the oven, you need to prepare the necessary ingredients so that you don’t miss or forget anything. Choose potatoes of medium size and the correct shape so that they can be conveniently cut into slices. Rinse the tubers thoroughly with a stiff brush, since the potatoes will bake along with the skin, it is important to clean the skin as much as possible.

Step 2

Step 2
In a spacious bowl, combine vegetable oil, mustard, salt, ground paprika, ketchup (any level of heat), garlic (you can take fresh, crushed into a pulp, but I prefer the aroma of granulated, it is not so aggressive and sharp). The dish can be “enhanced” to your taste with additional spices such as ground black pepper, ground hot pepper, chili,...

Step 3

Step 3
Add clean and finely chopped herbs: parsley and dill (only the soft tops are needed, the hard part, the stems must be removed).

Step 4

Step 4
Stir and add potatoes, cut into slices and previously blanched for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, into this oily, spicy mixture. Toss the potatoes with a spoon or your hands until every inch of the potato is coated with the “sauce.”

Step 5

Step 5
Place potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Parchment paper is not necessary, since the abundance of oil will prevent the potatoes from sticking to the baking sheet, but to be on the safe side, you can use parchment paper or special baking mats.

Step 6

Step 6
Place the potatoes in an oven preheated to 200 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes. There is no need to stir it. When cooked, Idaho potatoes should be nicely browned and soft inside.

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