Oven-Baked Potato Wedges Recipe

Oven baked potato wedges

The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Crispy and full of flavor, oven baked potato wedges are just as delicious are they are easy to make. And after you sample these, be sure to try the garlic-herb, spicy, and parmesan variations included below.

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes (peeled and cut into 12 wedges)
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • Coarse salt (to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Place 1 oven rack in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

    Potato ingredients
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  2. Place the potato wedges on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss well until lightly coated. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer.

    Potato wedges
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  3. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops of the potatoes are golden. Remove the pan from the oven. Turn the potatoes over with a spatula. Return to oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until golden and crisp. (Watch carefully, the potatoes may bake unevenly.)

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  4. Remove the potatoes from the oven, toss with salt to taste, and serve right away.

    Potato wedges
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Tips

  • When buying potatoes, choose fairly clean, smooth, firm potatoes. For even cooking, pick potatoes that are about the same size. Select regular shapes to save on waste in peeling. Do not select wilted potatoes or those with wrinkled skins, soft dark spots, cut surfaces, or green areas. Green spots mean exposure to light; cut the spot off before cooking to eliminate bitterness.
  • Potatoes are more fragile than you might think, so handle them carefully to prevent bruising. Keep them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. If stored in a place that is too hot, the sugar will convert to starch and the potatoes will lose their natural sweetness.
  • For thinner, crispier fries, cut each potato into 16 wedges. Bake at 400 F for 45 to 50 minutes, turning once.

Recipe Variations

• To make Garlic-Herb Potato Wedges: Toss the oil-coated potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper before baking. Season to taste with salt.

• To make Spicy Potato Wedges: Toss the oil coated potatoes with 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Season to taste with salt.

• To make Parmesan Potato Wedges: Toss the oil coated potatoes with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
131 Calories
7g Fat
16g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 83mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 2g
Calcium 11mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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