Description
These crispy oven-baked potato wedges are packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for a quick snack or a delicious side dish. With key ingredients like russet potatoes, olive oil, and garlic powder, they are sure to be a favorite for anyone seeking homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (6 smallish or 4 medium), scrubbed clean (i didn’t peel mine)
- 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 your oven to 400°F and prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then quarter them, and cut each quarter diagonally to make wedges; aim for uniform thickness.
- Soak the potato wedges in a large bowl of hot water for 10 minutes to help them crisp up during baking.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a lint-free tea towel. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the wedges, then toss to ensure even coating of oil and spices.
- Arrange the wedges in a single layer with the cut sides down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes; flip the wedges using a spatula and arrange them in an even layer before returning to the oven.
- Continue baking until the wedges are golden and crisp, about 25 to 30 more minutes, checking for doneness as needed.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the potato wedges are of similar size for even cooking.
Using parchment paper will help with cleanup and prevent sticking.
Feel free to experiment with spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 wedges)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg