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These are – hands down – the best Crispy Potato Wedges around! These homemade potato wedges are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! This baked side dish is a great alternative to French fries!
Hefty potato slices, seasoned to perfection than baked to become ultra crispy with a fluffy interior – these are the BEST Crispy Potato Wedges! Have them as a game day snack or as a super satisfying side, whichever way you just have to make these easy potato wedges ASAP!
Looking for more side dishes? Why not also try my Cheesy Broccoli Bites and my Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries!
Why you’ll love these Crispy Potato Wedges
- Amazing texture. Every bite of these wedges gives you a satisfying crunch followed by dreamy melt in the mouth potato.
- Seasoned wedges. And it doesn’t just stop at the texture! The wedges are covered with a host of seasoning, including paprika and garlic powder.
- Easy to make. These hearty wedges are easy to prep with minimal ingredients, an easy side.
- Healthy potato wedges. These crispy wedges are baked, so less oil needed.
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Seasoning: Paprika, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Dry Rosemary
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Parsley (optional)
How to make these Crispy Potato Wedges
- Parboil the potatoes: Add the peeled and sliced potatoes into boiling water, boil for 5 minutes then drain them in a colander.
- Seasoning: Transfer the wedges to a bowl with olive oil and seasoning, coat well.
- Bake: Place the wedges on a baking sheet, top with grated parmesan cheese and bake for 30 mins.
- Garnish, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Use a preheated oven.
- Slice the potatoes roughly the same size, so they cut evenly.
- Be sure to pat the potatoes dry before adding seasoning.
- Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, for easy removal and cleanup.
- For a spicy kick, add some chili flakes to the wedges in the final few minutes of baking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
FAQ’s
What to serve with Crispy Potato Wedges
These wedges can be served on their own with some dipping sauce or you can use them as a hearty side dish. Here’s some ideas:
- Spicy Sriracha Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe
- Healthy Oven Baked Cod
- Spicy Lemon Baked Tilapia Recipe
How to store these Crispy Potato Wedges
You can place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 days. You can also place them in a heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat when thawed in the oven or in a pan with some oil.
What are the best potatoes for wedges?
Russet or Idaho varieties, and they make decent wedges. But for this recipe, I like using steak potatoes potatoes as they are not too starchy, plus they hold their shape better.
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The BEST Crispy Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 3 large steak potatoes, washed and peeled
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp. dry rosemary, fine not too coarse
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Bring a pot with water to boil.
- Meanwhile, wash, peel and slice the potatoes in half and then cut each half into 4 wedges (or more depending on the size of your potatoes.
- Rinse the potatoes and add them to the boiling water. Parboil the potatoes. Time 5 minutes of cooking time and drain the potatoes from the hot water using a colander. Pour in to drain carefully so you don't break the potatoes.
- Transfer the potatoes back to a large dish or bowl and add in the seasonings and olive oil. Toss together the wedges to coat well.
- Line them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper leaving some space between each piece. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and let the potatoes cool down for a few minutes, then transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley or grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Use a preheated oven.
- Slice the potatoes roughly the same size, so they cut evenly.
- Be sure to pat the potatoes dry before adding seasoning.
- Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, for easy removal and cleanup.
- For a spicy kick, add some chili flakes to the wedges in the final few minutes of baking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
So good 😊
Yum! I was looking for something easy and crunchy to serve for dinner, and these hit the spot. I threw in some chili flakes for heat, and they came out crispy, fluffy, and delish! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for leaving a review! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Excellent flavours and easy. Not enough onion powder used in recipes. Also,using mortar and pestle to grind down the rosemary is a great idea.
A little sprinkle of Slap Yo Mama h0ot out of the oven is yummo.
Thanks for leaving a review. I am glad you updated the recipe to your liking.