Easy Baked Potato Wedges

These Easy Baked Potato Wedges are always a hit. They’re coated in the best seasoning and baked on a sheet pan in the oven until they’re crispy and golden brown. Baked potato wedges are a delicious snack or side dish that you’ll want to make again and again.

My husband and I take potato wedges very seriously. We’ve tried every trick in the book such as parboiling or soaking the potato wedges in ice water before baking them in the oven.

We love this recipe because they’re quick and easy to make whenever a French fry craving strikes. Just toss the potato wedges in a bowl with olive oil and spices, bake them in the oven until they’re crispy, then toss the cooked wedges with the final seasoning.

They can be enjoyed straight from the sheet pan (I won’t judge). But I like to serve them with ketchup, chipotle mayo, or tzatziki sauce.

Easy Baked Potato Wedges Ingredients

Potatoes: I like to use Russet or yellow potatoes to make wedges. You can also use red potatoes if you prefer.

Russet potatoes crisp up significantly more than yellow potatoes because they have a high starch and low moisture content. This makes them ideal for making French fries or potato wedges.

Yellow potatoes are less starchy and have a more buttery and creamier interior. They are less crispy, but still delicious.

Red potates are tender and creamy on the inside. They have a thin skin that crisps up nicely in the oven.

Olive oil: This helps the potatoes to get crispy and golden brown.

Garlic powder, onion powder, and sweet paprika: This gives the potatoes good flavor. You can substitute with smoked paprika if you prefer.

Dried oregano, salt, and black pepper: After the potato wedges are cooked, I like to toss them in oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

The dried oregano adds a Greek inspired flavor, which I love! You can use flaky sea salt instead of kosher salt if you prefer.

Salting potato wedges after cooking – The key to getting crispy potato wedges is to salt them immediately after they come out of the oven.

This prevents the salt from drawing out moisture, which results in crisper potato wedges.

How to make homemade potato wedges

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the oven rack on the lower third of your oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up and spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

Clean and scrub the potatoes. It’s important to wash your potatoes before baking them to remove any dirt and bacteria from the skin.

Cut each potato into 8 even wedges. Pat the clean potatoes dry, then cut each potato in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 4 even wedges (or more if the potato is large).

If needed, use a paper towel or kitchen towel to blot any moisture from the potato wedges.

Put the potato wedges in a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat the potato wedges.

Bake the potato wedges. Spread the wedges on the baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden and crispy.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully use a fork or spatula to turn the potato wedges over and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the wedges are crispy and golden brown.

Make the seasoning. Meanwhile, mix the oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

When the potato wedges have finished baking, place them in a large bowl and toss with the oregano mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!

What to serve with potato wedges

These potato wedges can be enjoyed as a snack or as a vegetarian side dish. I like to serve them with:

Burgers – Mediterranean turkey burgers or veggie burgers

Sandwiches – Mediterranean grilled cheese, veggie sandwich, subs, or wraps.

Chili – Vegetarian chili recipe.

Grilled protein – Chicken, fish, tofu, or shrimp.

What’s the best dipping sauce for potato wedges?

The most popular dipping sauce for potato wedges is ketchup or mayonnaise. Below are some other options:

• BBQ sauce
• Ranch
• Chipotle mayo
• Honey mustard
• Garlic aioli
• Sweet chili sauce
• Tzatziki sauce
• Curry mayo
• Lime crema

Please let me know how you like these baked potato wedges recipe in the comments below! Your feedback and review encourages me to keep creating new and yummy recipes. I hope you love these potato wedges as much as I do.

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