Crispy Oven Roasted Potato Wedges
on Jun 13, 2022
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The perfect potato wedges are soft and tender on the inside and crisped to perfection on the outside. Throw in some crunchy garlic and fresh Parmesan and you’ve got the tastiest potato wedges of all time. This recipe is easy to make and results in perfect potato wedges, without parboiling first.
This recipe beats store-bought potatoes any day! We promise, they’re easy to make and everyone will love them.
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges vs Fries
These potato wedges can satisfy your French fry craving and they’re much healthier. Because they’re baked instead of fried, these tasty potatoes are just as enjoyable and better for you.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- russet potatoes
- olive oil
- garlic
- onion powder
- paprika
- grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper
- Chopped parsley (optional)
How to Make Crispy Oven Roasted Potato Wedges
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise in half. Cut each half into quarters for a total of 8 pieces.
- Mix oil, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the wedges in and ensure each piece is coated on all sides.
- Place wedges onto the baking sheet in an even layer, with some spacing in between. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Bake at 400°F for about 30 to 40 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork. Turn the wedges over halfway through the cooking process using tongs or a spatula.
- Garnish with Parmesan and parsley and serve immediately.
Tips for Prevent Potato Wedges from Getting Soggy
If your potatoes are too moist, they will end up soggy. To ensure you potatoes turn out crisp and tender instead, try these tips:
- Choose russet potatoes over yellow or white potatoes because they have less moisture and more starch.
- Soak potatoes before baking them.
- Bake them at high temperature to ensure crisp potatoes.
- Make sure to place potatoes on the baking pan in a single, even layer. Do not place them too close together or on top of each other.
Should I Soak Potatoes Before Baking?
Soaking potatoes before you bake them can reduce the starch on the outside layer of the wedges and help them crisp up even better in the oven. You can also soak them in cold water to prevent them from turning brown while you cook.
What Temperature Do You Roast Potato Wedges At?
Set the oven between 400°F and 425°F. This will help your potatoes get crispy on the outside.
How Do You Keep Roasted Potatoes from Sticking?
Coat the potatoes and the baking sheet with plenty of oil. If the oil dries up while cooking, the potatoes will stick. You can also use a parchment sheet to prevent sticking.
How To Cut Wedges
The best way to cut potato wedges is to cut each potato in half, and then halve each piece for a total of four pieces. Try to choose similarly-sized potatoes when cutting so the wedges will cook evenly.
Crispy Oven Roasted Potato Wedges Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise in half. Cut each half into quarters for a total of 8 pieces.
- Mix oil, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the wedges in and ensure each piece is coated on all sides.
- Place wedges onto the baking sheet in an even layer, with some spacing in between. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Wedges should bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork. Turn the wedges over halfway through the cooking process using tongs or a spatula.
- Garnish with Parmesan and parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
