GARLICKY OVEN FRIES

GARLICKY OVEN FRIES

THIS IS A WONDERFUL SIMPLE FULL PROOF RECIPE WHICH I FOUND ON "THE BEST OF AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN" ... best recipes and review 2009

6 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), each cut int 12 wedges
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and heat the oven to 475 degrees. Combine the garlic and oil in a large bowl and microwave until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer 5 tablespoons of the oil (leaving the garlic in the bowl) to a rimmed baking sheet, tilting the sheet to coat.
2. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the remaining oil mixture and toss to coat. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high power until the potatoes are translucent around the edges, 3 to 6 minutes, shaking the bowl to redistribute the potatoes halfway through cooking.
3. Combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the hot potatoes and toss well to coat. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, turning them once, until deep golden brown and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve
Serves 4