Wasabi-Dusted Chips

Ingredients

• 2 large Idaho® potatoes (12 ounces to 14 ounces each)
• Canola or other non-hydrogenated oil
• 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and slice into desired shape (1/2-inch sticks, wedges or ⅛-inch thick chips); rinse and pat dry. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or deep-sided saucepan to 275°F and blanch potatoes 5 minutes, cooking in batches if necessary. Drain and set aside until ready to serve.
2. Mix together dry seasonings.
3. Increase oil temperature to 350°F. Cook fries until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes for sticks and wedges and 1 to 2 minutes for chips. Sprinkle hot fries with seasoning mix.