Mojo potatoes are a delicious and popular side dish, especially famous at Shakey’s Pizza. These crispy and flavorful potato wedges are seasoned to perfection and often served with a tangy dipping sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to make Mojo potatoes at home:
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds extra texture.
- Slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Preheat Oil:
- In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Coating the Potatoes:
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls.
- In the first bowl, mix the flour with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Pour the buttermilk into the second bowl.
- Place the seasoned breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
- Dredge each potato slice in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured potato slice into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the potato slice with the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
- Frying:
- Carefully place a few potato slices at a time into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry the potatoes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the Mojo potatoes hot, with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, aioli, or a tangy ketchup.
Tips
- For a healthier version, you can bake the coated potato slices in a preheated oven at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- Experiment with different spices and seasonings to match your taste preferences.
Enjoy your homemade Mojo potatoes!
