Description
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring tender potato wedges seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection. These wedges are crisp on the outside, soft inside, and perfect for serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 lbs), scrubbed and rinsed
Seasoning and Coating
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (or kosher salt)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Topping
- 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 450ËšF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut potatoes into wedges by first slicing each potato in half lengthwise, then cutting each half into 4-5 wedges about 1/2 inch thick. Place the wedges in a bowl of cold water with 2 cups of ice cubes and let them soak for 30 minutes. After soaking, drain the potatoes well and pat them thoroughly dry with a tea towel or paper towels, then transfer to a large dry mixing bowl.
- Season the Potatoes: Add salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes. Toss well to evenly coat all wedges. Drizzle the 1/4 cup of olive oil over the potatoes and toss again to ensure they are all coated in oil.
- Bake the Potatoes: Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with the cut side down. Bake in the preheated oven at 450ËšF for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the wedges over and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes or until the wedges are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Once baked, transfer the hot potato wedges to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle them with grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine and distribute the toppings evenly. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes in cold water helps remove excess starch, ensuring a crisper texture after baking.
- Patting the potatoes very dry before seasoning is crucial for crispiness.
- For extra crispiness, ensure wedges are spaced out on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding other spices like cayenne or chili powder for heat.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
