Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges are the perfect side dish and great with everything from Oven Fried Chicken to a juicy steak dinner, or Crispy Chicken Cutlets! I used to buy store-bought until we realized how quick, easy and tasty they are to make at home!
Potato Wedges – A Side Dish For Any Occasion
What’s your go-to side dish? In this house, we love potatoes. Mashed – roasted – baked – we love them and this recipe is one of our favorites!
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s so quick and easy to prepare and they taste like what you get from restaurants and pubs even though this is made in the oven and not deep-fried.
And at just 165 calories for a big satisfying helping – what more could you want?
Why This Recipe Works
- Roasting the potatoes at a high heat makes the potato wedges soft and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
- The combination of spices adds a kick of flavor without the hassle of chopping garlic and onions.
- Using low-fat cooking spray makes them less oily in taste and much healthier.
- The flavors used makes them a versatile side dish that works with anything from fish to steak.
Step By Step Instructions
Start by washing the potatoes to get rid of any dirt (there’s no need to peel them). Then cut each potato in half lengthwise, cut each half into 2-4 wedges (depending on size) so that you end up with 6-8 wedges from each potato.
Add the wedges to a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle with about two tablespoons olive oil (or spray with low-fat cooking spray), and then toss everything together to coat.
Place on a baking tray lined with nonstick foil. Spray with extra cooking spray if needed.
Bake for 35 – 40 minutes.
Serve fresh out of the oven and enjoy!
For Best Results
- For fluffy wedges, use a waxy potato like Red potatoes, or Yukon Gold (although Russets will work too).
- Be sure to scrub the potatoes well as potatoes are not cleaned before being stocked at the grocery store.
- Try mixing all the seasoning and spices in a Ziploc bag and then use it to toss the wedges in. It’s easier and gives good coverage.
- Short on time? Cooking time can be reduced if you cut the wedges thinner.
For Crisper Wedges
- Soak the potatoes in ice water: If you have the time, once sliced, soak them for 30 minutes to remove some of the starch in the potatoes. This allows the wedges to crisp up a little more than they would otherwise.
- Dry your wedges thoroughly: Even if you don’t soak the wedges, once sliced, lay the wedges out on paper towels, cover with more paper towels and press down to dry them completely. The drier the better.
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. The surface of a non-stick foil allows the potatoes to brown without sticking and burning.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan and be sure one of the flat sides is touching the foil.
- For an extra crispy finish, turn the wedges halfway through baking.drier
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Let’s Make
Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 32 oz waxy potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- low-fat cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Wash the potatoes to get rid of any dirt (there’s no need to peel them).
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 2-4 wedges (depending on size. so that you end up with 6-8 wedges for each potato.
- Add the wedges to a large mixing bowl. Spray with low-fat cooking spray (or If using olive oil, drizzle with about two tablespoons olive oil) then toss everything together to coat. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Spread the wedges in a single layer over a large baking sheet lined with nonstick foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and while they are still hot, season with salt to taste.
Tips + Notes
- For fluffy wedges, use a waxy potato like Red potatoes, or Yukon Gold (although Russets will work too).
- Be sure to scrub the potatoes well as potatoes are not cleaned before being stocked at the grocery store.
- Try mixing all the seasoning and spices in a Ziploc bag and then use it to toss the wedges in. It’s easier and gives good coverage.
- When using cooking spray – For extra-crisp wedges, 1/2 way through the cooking time, spray again with the cooking spray and return to the oven.
Nutrition Information:
Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in May of 2014 but was republished with step by step photos as well as nutritional information and video.
Trotsky says
This recipe is so easy to make and they taste delicious. I soaked mine in cold water and then dried them so they were crispier.
Erren's Kitchen says
That’s great, I’m so pleased you liked them
Lwizya says
Before i could even taste it I could see how beautifully crisp it was becoming. Got be so excited! And then I had one, I’m totally sold!
Erren's Kitchen says
They are so good, aren’t they? And healthier, of course 🙂
Precious says
Tasty and yummy I loved this recipe
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them
Diane says
I got this right first time! Thanks for clear instructions.
Erren's Kitchen says
That’s great Diane, glad your wedges were a success! 🙂
Suzette says
Simple and easy. And of course yummy. Me and my husband loved it. Thank you!
Erren's Kitchen says
So glad you enjoyed it 🙂