mojo potatoes

Mojo Potatoes are a crispy, flavorful dish made popular by places like Shakey’s Pizza — golden potato wedges seasoned with a savory, spiced coating. Here’s how to make them at home!

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🥔 Homemade Mojo Potatoes (Crispy Potato Wedges)

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium russet potatoes (washed, skin on)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch (makes them crispier)

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)

• 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, etc.)

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Instructions:

1. Prep the potatoes:

   • Cut potatoes into thick wedges (about 6–8 wedges per potato).

   • Boil or steam wedges for 5–7 minutes until just fork-tender (not mushy). Drain and let cool slightly.

2. Make the dredge:

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and all the seasonings.

3. Coat the potatoes:

   • Dip each wedge into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour-spice mix.

   • For extra crunch, double-dip: buttermilk → flour → buttermilk → flour.

4. Fry:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

   • Fry wedges in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4–6 minutes).

   • Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with ranch, cheese dip, or mojo sauce.

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🧄 Optional Mojo Sauce (Garlic Dip):

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp sour cream

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

Mix and chill for 15 minutes. Done!

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Want an air-fryer or baked version instead? I can adapt the recipe!