Shakey's Mojo Potatoes
Everyone loves the Mojo Potatoes from Shakey's, but not everyone has a restaurant close to them. No problem! With this delicious copycat recipe, you can make your own homemade version of Shakey's Mojo Potatoes, and it will taste just as yummy.
Cooking Time1 hr 17 min
Ingredients
- 6 large Idaho baking potatoes
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (approximately)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prick potatoes several times with a fork, then wrap in foil.
- Bake potatoes at 425 degrees F for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut each potato into 6 (1/4-inch) rounds.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
- Stir together the flour, cayenne, thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
- Dip each potato wedge into the milk and then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Deep fry wedges without overcrowding for about 1 1/2 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.