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Crispy and crunchy the best way to eat them. Dipped in ketchup these Crispy Potato Wedges and the perfect way to prepare your potato wedges.

Crispy Potato Wedges on a baking sheet on a wire rack.
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Potato Wedges are a classic side dish that resembles steak fries! They are hearty slices of potato baked or fried to perfection for an excellent side dish.

Restaurants have been serving these for years as an alternate to regular French Fries, and we have been loving it!

Dipping them in a special sauce or sour cream is even better than ketchup!

You will love these easy to make potato wedges for sure!

How to make Crispy Potato Wedges:

One thing about potato wedges or “steak fries” is that they sometimes do not get crispy.

I do not like a soft potato wedge so I make sure to cook these on a wire rack so the heat in the oven can fully cook all sides of the wedge, and there is not one full side on the baking sheet.

When baked they will become crispy and perfect as a side dish for any meal!

Ingredient Notes:

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Powder
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Pepper

Directions:

Step One: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and prepare your baking sheet with foil and a wire rack then set aside.

Step Two: Cut potatoes into wedges by cutting in half and then half again until you get the perfect wedge size. Place your potatoes in a bowl of water and allow to soak for 10 minutes then pat dry.

cutting potatoes into wedges on wooden board.

Step Three: Place your potatoes in a bowl of water and allow to soak for 60 minutes then pat dry.

  • Tip: These wedges can be soaked longer if you would like, up to 2 or 3 hours. Soaking potatoes before baking or frying will draw out the starch and prevent them from sticking together.
soaking potatoes in water then patting dry,

Step Four: Place your potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, seasoning salt, and pepper to potatoes and mix until evenly coated.

adding oil and seasoning to potatoes in metal bowl.

Step Five: Place wedges on the wire rack and bake for 45-50 minutes turning every 20-30 minutes until fully cooked.

How to serve the wedges:

One thing when making fries or potato wedges are you have to serve them right away. Potatoes cool down rather quickly, so serving them hot as soon as they are done is the best way to enjoy these. Serve with ketchup or ranch dressing.

What goes best with Potatoe Wedges:

Potatoe Wedges are a great side dish. They go great with burgers, chicken tenders, and steaks! You can enjoy them with a lot of great meals.

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Yes, I took two classically messy sandwiches and combined them into one gloriously Sloppy and Cheesy Sandwich!

dipping potato wedge into ketchup.

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Crispy Potato Wedges

Crispy Potato Wedges

Crispy and crunchy the best way to eat them. Dipped in ketchup these Crispy Potato Wedges and the perfect way to prepare your potato wedges.
Prep: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and prepare your baking sheet with foil and a wire rack then set aside.
  • Cut potatoes into wedges by cutting in half and then half again until you get the perfect wedge size. Place your potatoes in a bowl of water and allow to soak for 10 minutes then pat dry. 
  • Place your potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, seasoning salt, and pepper to potatoes and mix until evenly coated.
  • Place wedges on the wire rack and bake for 45-50 minutes turning every 20-30 minutes until fully cooked. 

Notes

These wedges can be soaked longer if you would like, up to 2 or 3 hours. Soaking potatoes before baking or frying will draw out the starch and prevent them from sticking together

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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