KFC Potato Wedges Recipe

The Colonel was in the kitchen one day and had an idea what to do with the potatoes that he had and he came up with the Potato Wedges. They used to be made fresh but due to the invention of the frozen fry they are sent to the stores frozen and ready to cook.

KFC Potato Wedges
Start with lightly battered Potato Wedges and season them with savory herbs and spices for a full flavor. A great addition to any KFC meal.

Ingredients:

• shortening for Frying
• 5 Baking potatoes cut into Wedges
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon MSG
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• dash of garlic powder

Cooking Directions:

Preheat shortening in to 375°F. Cut the potatoes into 16 to 18 equalside wedges. Mix the egg and milk till well blended in a big bowl. Mix the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Put some potatoes in the milk and egg then into the flour mixture till well coated. Fry in fryer for 3 minutes remove from the oil and allow them to sit for one minute and then cook them again for 5 minutes or until cooked. It may take up to 6 minutes.

KFC Gravy Recipe

The KFC Gravy used to be made fresh with the Cracklings. Now it comes in a pouch and all you have to do is add water. Thank god for modified starch products. Like the Chicken recipes Gravy is another immensely popular item in the KFC menu. It has a distinct taste and liked by many people around the world.

KFC Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 3 tablespoons of Original Breading Flour
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 can Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Stock
• 1 can water

Cooking Directions:

First we are going to make a roux with the melted shortening and 1 1/2 tablespoon of breading flour. Cook this over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the roux browns in color to resemble a nice milk chocolate color. Once the mixture turns brown remove it from the heat and add the remaining flour and slowly add the liquid(s) to incorporate it so no lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes reduce the heat and allow the mixture to thicken which would take about 3 to 5 minutes.

*That is just the flour that you use to bread the chicken with.

KFC Mashed Potatoes Recipe

The mashed potatoes are served and made by mix. It comes in a bag just add water and butter. Many people just come to KFC to get these potatoes and gravy.

KFC Mashed Potatoes
Whipped Mashed Potatoes with delicious brown Gravy. They go together like the Colonel and KFC.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups Idaho Potato Flakes
• 1 stick Margarine
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 1/2 cups Hot Water
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

Heat water add butter and margarine till melted. Add the salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flakes and mix till it looks like regular potatoes. Add milk to proper consistency. Serve with gravy. Serves 6

KFC Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 325-350ºF. Mix together the first seven ingredients listed above. Stir in 2/3 cup pecan halves. Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake 35-40 minutes.