Oven Chips

Oven Chips
  • Author: BBC Food

These spicy potato wedges are a delightful twist on classic fries, featuring a perfect mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes seasoned with aromatic thyme, cumin, chili, and smoked paprika. Oven-baked to crispy perfection, they make a flavorful and comforting side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses. Enjoy the flavors of these colorful and tasty wedges for a deliciously satisfying meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1-2 large Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 pinch chilli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp hot smoked paprika
  • flakes sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C (Fan)/Gas 6. Cut the potatoes into chunky chip-sized wedges and add to a saucepan. Pour over boiling water from a kettle to cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour the oil onto a baking tray. Add the drained chips and and toss until the chips are evenly coated. Spread the chips out into a single layer, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook for 20-25 minutes. Check after 10 minutes, shaking and turning occasionally, until golden-brown and crisp.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4