Plain Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water, for soaking
- 3 tablespoons +1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1.5 pounds russet potatoes, cut in 1-inch wedges
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup water, for steaming
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 Idaho potatoes, cut in 2-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Ninja Cook & Crisp Basket
Instructions
Step 1
Combine 1 gallon water, 3 tablespoons salt, and white vinegar in a large bowl. Add the potato wedges and soak for 30 minutes, then strain and pat dry.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, toss the dried potato wedges with canola oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup water to the pot.
Step 3
Transfer the wedges to the Cook & Crisp Basket and place the basket in the pot.
Step 4
Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 450°F, and set time to 23 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 8 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 5
When the timer reads 12 minutes, open the lid and toss the potatoes wedges. Close lid and continue cooking.
Step 6
When cooking is complete, carefully remove the basket and transfer the potato wedges to a serving plate.
Step 1
Pour water into the pot. Place potatoes into the Cook & Crisp™ Basket and place basket into pot.
Step 2
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to LOW. Set time to 3 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 3
While potatoes are cooking, stir together 1 tablespoon olive oil with oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 4
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 5
Pour remaining olive oil over the potatoes in the basket, shaking to coat evenly.
Step 6
Close the crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 18 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. Check potatoes after 12 minutes. Continue cooking for up to 18 minutes for desired crispiness.
Step 7
When cooking is complete, remove potatoes from basket. Toss with oregano dressing and serve.