Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges

Submitted by RecipeNut

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed (do not peel, about 2 1/4 pounds)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (1/8 to 1/4)
• 2 cups mesquite wood chips

directions

1. Prepare barbecue grill for direct cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F degrees.
3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges.
4. Place potatoes in large bowl.
5. Add oil and garlic; toss to coat well.
6. Combine salt, paprika, thyme, oregano, black pepper and ground red pepper in small bowl.
7. Sprinkle over potatoes; toss to coat well.
8. Place potato wedges in single layer in shallow roasting pan.
9. (Reserve remaining oil mixture.) Bake 20 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, cover mesquite chips with cold water; soak 20 minutes.
11. Drain mesquite chips; sprinkle over coals.
12. Place potato wedges on their sides on grid.
13. Grill potato wedges, on covered grill, over medium coals 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are browned and fork-tender, brushing with reserved oil mixture halfway through grilling time and turning once with tongs.

Reviews

[ratherbeswimmin]

Recipe Nut, these were so wonderful. The seasoning was perfect. Thyme and oregano are my favs. I grilled these in a grill basket because I was afraid they might fall apart directly on the grill. The wood chips really added a nice smokiness to the flavor. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

 

[Kate in Ontario]

These were great! I didn't have any wood chips but I think I will try them next time. I put them in an aluminum pie plate to bake in oven and then used this same plate to cook them on grill as I was afraid they might fall through the grill. I served them with grilled chicken and it made a great combination. Many thanks.

 

[Debby H]

Followed the recipe to a T. Loved it,thanks for the great recipe!!!!!

 

[Lexx8913]

I loved the coating never had a chance to try the woodchips as it was a quick dinner.

 

[sugarpea]

I got lazy and used some creole seasoning (#97429) I had on hand but followed the recipe otherwise. Beautiful, easy and excellent-tasting.