Description
Potato wedges straight from the Golden State make crispy, crowd-pleasing sides that will rock your dinner table. Seasoned with simple spices and baked to golden perfection, these wedges deliver maximum flavor with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Finishing:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to a hot 425°F (220°C) and grab a baking sheet for preparing crispy potato wedges.
- Thoroughly wash the russet potatoes under cool running water, scrubbing away any dirt with your hands.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 3-4 thick, sturdy wedges that will crisp beautifully.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into it, creating a flavorful base for seasoning.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder over the olive oil.
- Add a generous pinch of salt and a few twists of black pepper to enhance the seasoning blend.
- Tumble the potato wedges into the bowl, using your hands to coat each piece thoroughly with the spiced oil mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned wedges on the baking sheet, ensuring they’re spread in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes on the first side.
- Carefully flip each wedge to ensure even browning, then return to the oven for an additional 10-13 minutes.
- Pull the baking sheet out when the wedges turn golden brown and develop a satisfying crisp exterior.
- Let the potatoes rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly, then transfer to a serving plate while still warm.
Notes
- Choosing russet or Yukon gold potatoes works best for crispy, fluffy interiors with golden exteriors.
- Pat the potato wedges completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Arrange wedges with space between them on the baking sheet so they brown evenly and don’t become soggy.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a bit of cornstarch or potato starch on the wedges before adding seasonings to help create a crispier coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg