yummy chicken fat potato wedges

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Wichita, KS
Updated on May 25, 2016

Yeah, you read it correctly, “Chicken Fat” potatoes wedges. Oh My… This is an old recipe that really produces some excellent flavors. If you happen to have some chicken fat lying about (and you should), then the remainder of the process is pretty straightforward. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield bunches

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 1/2 pounds golden or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup salt, kosher variety
  • 2 ounces chicken fat
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make yummy chicken fat potato wedges

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Chef’s Note: You can actually buy chicken fat; however, the next time you’re boiling a fryer for some chicken stock, scoop off that chicken fat and save it for other uses… like making potato wedges.
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 450f (230c).
  • Step 5
    Put a pot over medium-high heat and add about 6 quarts (5.5liters) of water.
  • Step 6
    Bring to the boil, add the salt, and stir to combine.
  • Step 7
    Carefully add the potatoes, and return the water to a boil.
  • Step 8
    Chef’s Note: Allow the potatoes to boil for one minute.
  • Step 9
    Drain the potatoes.
  • Step 10
    Place the potatoes into the dry pot and cook over medium heat for a minute or two, until they are dry.
  • Step 11
    Chef’s Note: Bang the pot around a bit to ruff up the potatoes.
  • Step 12
    Add the chicken fat, and a bit of salt and pepper, and then gently toss until the potatoes are evenly covered in the chicken fat.
  • Step 13
    Add the potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Step 14
    Place in the preheated oven and allow them to bake until beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 15
    Toss, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Toss, again, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Step 17
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 18
    Serve them as you would for any starch. Enjoy.
  • Step 19
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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