Garlic Potato Fries

The best part about this recipe? It makes your whole house smell like garlic.  I've had an ongoing love affair with garlic, if you didn't know, so this was a nice addition to my recipe book.  Thanks to the The Purple Foodie for the recipe and picture. ;)

Ingredients:

• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges
• 3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
• 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 440° F.
2. Combine the garlic and oil in a large bowl, warming it in the microwave for about 1 minute.
3. Transfer 5 tablespoons of the oil (leaving the garlic in the bowl) to a baking sheet, coating it well.
4. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the garlic mixture and toss to coat.
5. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and microwave on high power until the potatoes are translucent around the edges, about 5-6 minutes, shaking the bowl to redistribute the potatoes halfway through cooking.
6. Combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the hot potatoes and toss well to coat.
7. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, turning once, until deep golden brown and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.
8. Serve with ketchup, mayo or sour cream, and prepare to have massive garlic breath (Oh, it is so worth it)!