Truly Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges Recipe (2024)

I’m so in love with this truly crispy garlic Parmesan baked potato wedges recipe. They are so delicious. Reminds me of the kind you get in KFC but only much better than KFC wedges.

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Perfectly seasoned, baked in oven for less guilt snacking. These Baked Potato Wedges comes out of the oven truly crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. So, so, so good!

By now you’ll know that I’m obsessed with potatoes. With so many recipes of potatoes already on the blog it’s clearly evident that I’m a potato addict.

While I’m cooking with potatoes you see me happy in the kitchen. We are potato addict family.

I CONFESS, even before the potato dish makes to the dinner table, ⅓rd of it is vanished. I can’t resist potatoes! I can’t stop popping in my mouth. And that’s exactly what you’ll see whenever I’m cooking potatoes.

The true joy of eating hot potato wedges is unmatchable. If there is a food heaven then its eating potato wedges right off the baking tray straight off the oven!

Baked Potato Wedges are truly amazing finger food; I’d say one of the best dish inventions with potatoes, of-course next to potato fried and potato chips.

These amazing oven baked potato wedges make me imagine a group of friends on a restaurant table or pub chatting, laughing and the inevitable thing on the table would be potato fries.

Potato wedges are the second favorite potato dish in most restaurants and pubs. Think super bowl party or game day recipes that you want to put up on the table, these oven baked potato wedges would be a great addition.

From kids to adults, everybody would love it. And the fact that it’s BAKED would be greatly appreciated as well.

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You see oven baked potato wedges turns out so awesome and crunchy as fried wedges, why go for the extra calories fried one. Let’s all bake those potatoes wedges, you see you can avoid those extra fat and calories from deep frying.

And a word of reminder – bake LARGE batch of these, trust me everybody on the table would go for extra servings. That’s from experience.

These thick and satisfying homemade oven baked potato wedges that are roasted in oven are my all-time most favorite party appetizer and even for my dinner side dish. It makes a great finger food appetizer perfect for game day.

These flavor packed wedges are better than the KFC wedges, and why not cause we all know homemade versions are always better and best!

Also you get to customize on the flavors as per your choice. The bonus – these baked potato wedges are way less calories than the deep fried one! Yay to that! Always BAKE for less-guilt snacking!

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Homemade baked potato wedges recipe are so easy to make from scratch that you won’t go back to the frozen ones once you give this recipe a try.

Yes, frozen packets of potato fries, potato wedges, tater tots are hard to resist when you are walking down the frozen aisle of a super market, and I wont deny I usually do pick those up.

Walk into my kitchen any day you will find a packet of frozen sausages and most probably tater tot pack too in my freezer. These are great mid meal snacking option, easy to make and of-course CONVENIENT!

But the frozen one is definitely not as GOOD as the homemade crispy baked potato wedges. Come on guys, I know you would also agree to that, don’t you?

I am so in love with this Parmesan baked potato wedges recipe, I made it 5 times in 1 month. No I mean it. Lots of testing and lots and loads of eating these wedges. I now have nailed to make perfect crispy baked potato wedgesand i’m so happy to share with you guys my perfect baked potato wedges recipe.

I’m definitely thiscrispy baked potato wedges for our next friends get-together party this Saturday. These would be great when you are out for BBQ party. Some BBQ meat and potatoes wedges on the side. Best kind of summer meal, always a ‘crowd pleaser’.

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How To Cut Potato Wedges?

Making potato wedges at home is real simple. Start by scrubbing off the potatoes well and washing to remove any dirt. Cut potatoes length wise into half, cut each half into 2 wedges. 1 potato should yield 8 wedges.

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How To Season Potato Wedges for Baked Potato Wedges?

Go with your favorite. Really! Only suggestion here would be do not over season or over power these beautiful and humble potatoes. We want to have the potato taste come through beautifully with a hint of all the seasoning and spices.

One basic but awesome seasoning for potato wedges is garlic. Love the garlic flavor that comes out when I bite into the wedges.

Paprika – for that slight kick. It truly enhances the taste.

Italian herbs – gives a beautiful aroma to the wedges.

Definitely Salt – no wedges is complete without salt.

Olive oil – to help it bake through and make it crunchy, plus make the seasoning stick to the wedges and not fall off on the baking tray.

Parmesan – I used Parmesan powder. Cheese makes everything taste great, so why not!

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Tips To Make Baked Potato Wedges Crispy

The key to making oven roasted potato wedges turn crispy and crunchy is using the right amount of oil.

Flip the wedges half way through the cooking time and spray little oil and return to oven.

Leave oven door open tiny bit once baked potato wedges are done. This will help it crisp up.

Can You Freeze Baked Potato Wedges?

In my opinion they don’t hold up as leftovers even when you bake a LARGE batch of these wedges.

Still wondering if you can freeze? Yes you can. They freeze well. After baking, let them cool completely then transfer to zip lock bag and freeze. To serve frozen wedges, first defrost them, spray little oil and bake for 10 minutes.

How To Bake Potato Wedges

Prep potato wedges:

Scrub and rinse potatoes to get rid of any dirt. Pat dry the potatoes on kitchen towel.

Cut each potatoes in half length-wise, cut each half in half again length-wise and then cut the half in half. You get 8 wedges from each potato.

At this stage you can soak the potato wedges in ice cold water for 15-20 minutes and then start using them. I skipped the soaking step. Because I got beautifully crispy baked potatoes without soaking so why bother about extra step here :D.

Season:

Use a large mixing bowl and add the potato wedges and all the seasoning ingredients into the bowl and mix. Or if you are being lazy like me, then throw the wedges straight on to a baking tray, add oil and seasoning, and mix with your hands. Easy!

Bake your best potato wedges:

Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the baking tray. Pop the tray into a pre-heated oven. Bake for 35 minutes, turning wedges half way through baking time (spray oil after turning), until golden, crisp and cooked through when tested with a fork.

Serving:

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and some more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Truly Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges

Jyothi Rajesh

I'm so in love with this truly crispy garlic Parmesan baked potato wedges recipe. They are sooo delicious. Reminds me of the kind you get in KFC but only much better than KFC wedges. Perfectly seasoned, baked in oven for less guilt snacking. Wedges turns out truly crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. So, so, so good!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course appetizers, Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 181

Ingredients

  • 5 big potatoes russet is ideal
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon Italian herbs
  • 2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 tablespoon Parmesan powdered cheese

For garnish

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep wedges – Scrub and rinse potatoes to get rid of any dirt. Pat dry the potatoes on kitchen towel.

    Cut each potatoes in half length-wise, cut each half in half again length-wise and then cut the half in half. You get 8 wedges from each potato.

    At this stage you can soak the potato wedges in ice cold water for 15-20 minutes and then start using them. I skipped the soaking step. Because I got beautifully crispy baked potatoes without soaking so why bother about extra step here :D.

  • Season – Use a large mixing bowl and add the potato wedges and all the seasoning ingredients into the bowl and mix. Or if you are being lazy like me, then throw the wedges straight on to a baking tray, add oil and seasoning, and mix with your hands. Easy!

  • Bake the best potato wedges – Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the baking tray. Pop the tray into a pre-heated oven. Bake in pre-heated oven at 400 F for 35 minutes, turning wedges half way through baking time (spray oil after turning), until golden, crisp and cooked through when tested with a fork.

  • Serving – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and some more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1.8mg

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Truly Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my potato wedges not crispy? ›

The key to making a super crispy potato wedges is cutting them nice and thin and giving them plenty of time in the oven to crisp. Flipping them too early or over-crowding the pan will leave you with less than crispy potatoes but if you are willing to wait - you can make something every one will love.

Why are my potato wedges chewy? ›

Here's the secret to making ultra crispy potato wedges: Soak your raw potato wedges in hot water for 10 minutes before baking. This step releases some of the starch in the potatoes and lets them absorb moisture, which leads to crisp outsides and moist interiors.

Does soaking potatoes in water make them crispier? ›

SOAK your potato chunks in cold water.

This removes some of the starch and helps get them super duper crispy. Soak them at least one hour.

How to make the best wedges? ›

Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 mins. Spread the wedges out on a large baking sheet or two smaller ones. Toss with the oil and 1 tsp salt (preferably sea salt) and spread out so that they aren't overlapping. Roast for 30 mins, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

Why did KFC stop selling potato wedges? ›

"KFC evolves its menu based on what resonates with consumers," a spokesperson for the chain told The U.S. Sun. "While we know our potato wedges hold a special place in the hearts of some KFC fans, we wanted to make room for something even tastier on the permanent menu," they said.

Should you peel potatoes for wedges? ›

Whatever you do, don't peel them! The potato skins help them become really crisp in the oven. Next, season the potato wedges. Place them in a large bowl with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.

What does cornstarch do to potatoes? ›

When the corn starch comes into contact with the hot oil, it forms a barrier that traps moisture within the potato while also developing a crunchy crust. This results in fries that are both tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, mimicking the texture of fries you might find in restaurants.

Should you boil potatoes before roasting? ›

Boil chunks of potato until they're just tender, toss them none-too-gently with fat (ideally beef drippings) to rough up their surface, then roast them until they're crisp and crackling. The boiling and roughing-up steps are the real keys.

What is the green stuff on potato wedges? ›

There are technical terms for what is happening, basically the potato is producing this green as it is trying to revert back to growing a plant, and it produces chlorophyll which is not toxic. The other substance produced is called solanin, which can be bad if consumed in large quantities.

How do you keep crispy potatoes crispy? ›

Keep potatoes crisp in a warm oven if you're serving them in 1-2 hours. If there is a slight wait before everyone eats, don't cover the crispy potatoes—this traps steam which will make the potatoes soggy. Just keep them in the oven, but turn the temperature to the lowest setting.

Are wedges healthier than fries? ›

Monosaturated fats, YES!!!! Since these potato wedges are baked in heart-healthy olive oil, rather than deep-fried in canola oil, they are far more redeeming than your average French fries. They're as healthy as fries can be, basically.

Why are my potatoes soggy and not crispy? ›

Roasted potatoes can become soggy if the water content in the potato isn't fully cooked. Different potatoes have different water content percentages. Also, be mindful of the oil. Potatoes can react like sponges; too much oil can make your potatoes appear to be soggy.

Why homemade potato chips are not crispy? ›

The difference lies in their starch content and structure. Waxy potatoes are amazing for boiling as they keep their shape, but floury potatoes fry up crisper. Use a floury (also called mealy) potato such as Russet or Shepody for your chips and you'll have better success.

Why are my potatoes not crisping in the pan? ›

Cooking potatoes twice—once in water, and a second time in hot oil—is hands-down the best way to achieve extra-crispy potatoes at home.

Why don't my homemade fries get crispy? ›

If they are still not crispy you might have skipped a step or you might not have let them cool down sufficiently. Make sure to cool them in a single even layer and also make sure that the oil has the right temperature. Or maybe you've used the wrong potatoes to make them.

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