Recipe: Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges
Recipe By : BBQ Recipes
Serving Size : 4

3 large russet potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon each: salt, paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups mesquite chips

Prepare grill. Preheat oven to 425F.

Meanwhile, cut potatoes
in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add oil and garlic; toss to coat well. Combine salt, paprika, thyme, oregano, black pepper and ground red pepper in small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes; toss to coat well. Place potato wedges in single layer in shallow roasting pan. (Reserve remaining oil
mixture left in large bowl).

Bake 20 min. in oven.

Meanwhile, cover mesquite chips with cold water; soak 20 min. Drain chips; sprinkle over coals.

Place potato wedges on their sides on grid. Grill, on covered grill, over medium coals 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are browned and fork-tender, brushing with reserved oil mixture halfway through grilling time and turning once.