James Martin Sweet Potato Wedges Food

HOMEMADE BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins or until soft. Leave to cool slightly. When cool, put the onion in a large bowl with the mince, egg, bashed crackers, chilli, garlic, ketchup and brown sauce, and mix well to combine. Divide the mince into 6, roll into balls and flatten each into a nice fat burger.
• Put the flour on a plate, dab each burger to the flour on both sides, then transfer to a baking tray. Wrap with cling film and pop in the fridge for a couple of hours.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. To make the wedges, put the sweet potato on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika, season, then give them a good shake or shuffle around with your hands to make sure they're well coated. Roast for 30-40 mins depending on how crisp you like them. Make sure you give them a good shake a couple of times to ensure they cook evenly.
• When the wedges have been cooking for 10 mins, drizzle the burgers with a little olive oil and put them in the oven to cook with the wedges for the remaining 20-30 mins, flipping them halfway. 5 Serve the burgers in the rolls with your choice of toppings, and a good helping of wedges on the side.

OVEN PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toss the potatoes with the oil and cook in the oven for 35 mins until lightly charred, then season with a little salt.
• Meanwhile, whizz together breadcrumbs, garlic and mustard in a food processor, then season lightly. Lightly oil a baking tray with the oil spray, place the chops on top and sprinkle some of the breadcrumb mixture over each chop. Spray with a little more oil, then bake for 20 mins until the meat is cooked through and the topping is golden. Serve with the sweet potato wedges and mixed leaves, lightly drizzled with vinaigrette if you like.

LEMON & ROSEMARY POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Peel the potatoes and cut into thick wedges. Put in a pan, pour in enough water to cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 mins, then drain well, shaking the colander.
• Put the olive oil, lemon juice and rosemary in a roasting tin with some salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss well until they are coated and glistening. Leave to soak up the oil and lemon for 10 mins, then bake for 20-30 mins, shaking the tin halfway through until the potatoes are nicely browned and glossy.

POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Cut the potatoes into chunky wedges, then boil in the water for 7 mins. Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 mins.
• Spread the wedges out on a large baking sheet or two smaller ones. Toss with the oil and 1 tsp salt (preferably sea salt) and spread out so that they aren't overlapping. Roast for 30 mins, turning halfway until golden and crisp.