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The BEST Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

May 10, 2022 | Oven

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Baked Potato Wedges are a delicious side dish and healthy alternative to fried French fries. These crispy golden potatoes are seasoned with herbs and parmesan for extra flavor.

Close up of crispy Baked Potato Wedges on a plate with ketchup.

Baked Potato Wedges are a great side dish for many meals. This healthy alternative to fried French fries goes well with burgers, ribs, Fall-Apart Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Instant Pot Sloppy Joes.

Baked Potato Wedges

The best things about French fries is the crispy exterior and tender interior and these wedges have it all plus so much flavor! Follow this recipe to get the best homemade fries you’ve ever had!

Baking sheet full of oven cooked French fries.

Ingredients for Potato Wedges:

  • Russet Potatoes– This type of potato is starchy and best for making fries because they result in a tender interior and crispy exterior.
  • Olive Oil– I like to use light olive oil so the flavor isn’t too strong. Other oils like canola and vegetable oil can be used as well.
  • Parmesan Cheese– Parmigiano-Reggiano is the best type of parm and lasts for months in the fridge. Freshly grate it with a small hole cheese grater or microplane.
  • Seasoning– Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients on a marble surface- parmesan, herbs, spices, oil, and russet potatoes.

How to make Potato Wedges:

Time needed: 1 hour.

  1. Prep

    Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking oil.

  2. Dry

    After slicing potatoes, place on a non-lint towel and press dry.Diptych- Potatoes sliced in wedges on a cutting board; wedges on a towel.

  3. Toss

    Place wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with oil and toss (easiest to do with hands). Add the cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix until evenly coated. Diptych- Raw potato wedges in a bowl with parmesan and seasonings to the side; ingredient on potatoes.

  4. Arrange

    Lay potato wedges on the prepared pan on their side in a single layer. Raw potato wedges with herbs and parmesan on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake

    Bake for 30 minutes, flip wedges with a spatula, and cook an additional 15-20 minutes until easily poked with a fork. Turn oven to broil and cook for more 2 minutes (watch carefully!) for extra color and crispiness.Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges on a baking sheet.

A spatula lifting Potato Wedges off of of baking sheet.

FAQs

How to get crispy potatoes?

1) Dry the surface of the cut potatoes. 2) Use the appropriate amount of oil. I have found that 2 tablespoons is enough to prevent sticking to the pan and help brown the exterior. 3) Don’t overcrowd the pan. Air needs to be able to circulate around each wedge so the water can evaporate. 4) Lay wedges on their side and flip halfway through. Surprisingly, the surface of the potato that is touching the pan is what contributes most to that gorgeous crispy golden brown exterior.

Can I use different seasoning?

Yes! Feel free to just use salt and forget the herbs and cheese. Use your favorite spices or make a cajun version with my Homemade Cajun Seasoning for fries with a kick.

How to reheat baked potato wedges?

Reheat potatoes at 350°F on a lightly greased pan for 15-20 minutes until crispy.

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges uniformity lined up on a baking sheet.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE POTATO WEDGES IN OVEN:

  • Half-Sheet Pan– I LOVE these pans. I’ve had the same 4 pans since I got married (12 years ago) and they are in great condition. I use them all the time for sheet cakes, cookies, roasting vegetables, baking chicken…
  • Cutting Board– I love having various sizes of cutting boards and these are awesome because they won’t slip and slide around on the counter.
  • Knife Set– This is the knife set I have. I use them multiple times a day and they’re still going strong after 12 years.
Baked Potato Wedges on a plate with ketchup.

LOOKING FOR MORE POTATO RECIPES? CHECK OUT THESE:

  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • The Best Crispy Roasted Potatoes
  • Twice Baked Potato Casserole
  • Creamy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
  • Easy Twice Baked Potatoes
Baked Potato Wedges on a plate with ketchup.
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Baked Potato Wedges

Baked Potato Wedges are a delicious side dish and healthy alternative to fried French fries. These crispy golden potatoes are seasoned with herbs and parmesan for extra flavor.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 4-5 russet potatoes, cut into wedges (8 per potato)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, (no salt)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking oil.
  • After slicing potatoes, place on a non-lint towel and press dry.
  • Place wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with oil and toss (easiest to do with hands). Add the cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix until evenly coated. 
  • Lay potato wedges on the prepared pan on their side in a single layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, flip wedges with a spatula, and cook an additional 15-20 minutes until easily poked with a fork. If desired, turn oven to broil and cook for more 2 minutes for extra color and crispiness.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Potato Wedges
Nutrition Facts
Baked Potato Wedges
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 542mg24%
Potassium 662mg19%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 88IU2%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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