Wasabi-Dusted Chips

YIELD: 12 servings

6 large potatoes
Canola oil, as needed
3 Tbsps. wasabi powder
6 tsps. kosher salt
3 tsps. ground black pepper
3 tsps. ground ginger
3 tsps. granulated garlic
3 tsps. sugar

1. Peel potatoes and slice into desired shape (1/2-inch sticks, wedges or 1/8-inch thick chips); rinse and pat dry. Heat oil in a deepfryer or deep-sided saucepan to 275°F. 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.

Recipe : Idaho Potato Commission