1 lb potatoes (about 3 medium)
vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp garlic powder

cut potatoes lengthwise into eighths. set oven control to broil and/or 550°. place potatoes, cut side down, on an ungreased jellyroll pan. brush with oil. mix remaining ingredients. sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 of the salt mixture. broil potatoes with tops about 3″ from heat until potatoes begin to bubble slightly, about 10 minutes. turn. brush with oil & sprinkle with remaining salt muxture. broil until golden brown & tender, about 5 minutes longer.