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Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan forced) / 425°F.
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Wash the potatoes well. Cut each in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half lengthwise. Finally, cut each quarter into wedges by slicing on a diagonal.
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Place the potato wedges into a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
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Rinse the wedges thoroughly and dry them with a clean tea towel. Dry the bowl or use a new large, wide bowl for seasoning.
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Add the vegetable oil to the potatoes and mix well to coat evenly.
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Combine breadcrumbs, onion powder, paprika, salt, and white pepper in a small dish. Sprinkle the mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
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Scatter the finely chopped fresh rosemary over the potatoes and toss gently to combine.
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Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on one side of the sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
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Flip the wedges onto the opposite side. Strip the leaves from the whole rosemary sprig and scatter over the wedges. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes (15 minutes if using smaller potatoes).
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Serve the potato wedges immediately. Sprinkle flaky sea salt to taste.