Description
These crispy oven-baked potato wedges are a delicious and easy side dish. With simple ingredients like russet potatoes and aromatic spices, they’re perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the irresistible crunch and flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (6 smallish or 4 medium), scrubbed clean
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then into quarters, and finally into wedges, aiming for a uniform size.
- Soak the wedges in hot water for 10 minutes to help achieve crispiness, then drain and dry.
- Arrange the potato wedges on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly coat the wedges and place them cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Once done, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, ensure potato wedges are all similar in size for even cooking.
Keep an eye on the wedges towards the end of baking, as cooking time may vary based on thickness.
Soaking the potatoes can enhance crispiness, so don’t skip this step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg