Ingredients
2 medium potatoes, * see note
3 vegetable cooking spray
1 paprika, optional
1 salt
1 pepper
1 celery salt, optional
Directions
scrubbed potatoes, baking size.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Slice each half into lengthwise
wedges with some peel on each piece. Soak in cold
Arrange potatoes in single layer on cooking sheet. Bake in
preheated 450-degree oven for about 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally. To season, sprinkle with salt, pepper and your choice
of paprika or celery salt. Reduce salt if using celery salt.
Also good sprinkled with chili powder just before end of cooking
time.
Preparation Time: Jo An
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: French; Low Calorie; Vegetable
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