Baked Potato Wedges

Got hit with a sudden craving for French fries? These baked potato wedges are an easy, delicious appetizer or snack that are a much healthier alternative and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Made with simple but flavorful ingredients, this recipe turns out perfectly crisp, golden-brown, and fluffy potato wedges every time.

Whenever we feel a craving for French fries, these homemade baked potato wedges always hit the spot. They’re super simple to make, tossed with just a few spices and then baked in the oven for about 40 minutes. The results are phenomenal: insanely crispy on the outside, light and pillowy in the inside, and full of smoky, delicious flavor.

These potato wedges pair perfectly with ketchup or any preferred dipping sauce like mustard and ranch. They also make a great side dish for meals such as burgers, sandwiches, and more. But don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to devour them straight off the baking sheet and ignore all restraint (which we aren’t ashamed to admit we sometimes do).

Ingredients for baked potato wedges

• Potatoes: This recipe uses 3 medium russet potatoes, which will be peeled and cut into evenly shaped wedges. We’ll also soak them in lukewarm water first before baking to remove any excess starch.
• Olive oil: Because these potato wedges are baked in olive oil, they make a much healthier alternative than fast-food French fries, which are typically deep-fried in canola oil.
• The seasoning blend — salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan: The addition of paprika and Italian seasoning gives the wedges a more complex but subtle flavor. The Parmesan adds a salty and slightly nutty flavor, creating the perfect crispy crust.
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish: Purely optional, but they add a great pop of color to the potato wedges.
• Dipping sauce: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, ranch — whatever your heart desires!

How to make baked potato wedges

• Cut the potatoes into wedges. Then soak them in a bowl full of lukewarm water for 10 minutes, which will help remove any excess starch that can prevent even cooking.
• Toss with olive oil and the seasoning blend. Use your hands to toss the potatoes and ensure even coating of the seasoning over the wedges. Then lay out in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 400°F. About halfway through baking, flip the wedges over with tongs or a spatula to ensure evenly golden, crispy edges all over.
• Garnish with parsley if desired. And either serve as is or with your preferred dipping sauce.

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Baked Potato Wedges

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• Author: cooktimestory
• Total Time: 50 minutes
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Got hit with a sudden craving for French fries? These baked potato wedges are an easy, delicious appetizer or snack that are a much healthier alternative and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Made with simple but flavorful ingredients, this recipe turns out perfectly crisp, golden-brown, and fluffy potato wedges every time.

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Ingredients

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• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse the sliced potato wedges under lukewarm water and let them soak for about 10 minutes to absorb any excess starch.
3. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan.
4. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown around the edges. Turn over the potato wedges in the halfway mark (about 15-20 minutes) and return to oven. The timing will depend on the size of your potatoes.
5. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 40