Crunchy Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges – Golden brown. Super crunchy. Perfectly seasoned. Why buy frozen ones when homemade is so much better and so easy to make??
Pssst. And did you know that the calories in potato wedges is less than half that of fries??
CRUNCHY Baked Potato Wedges!
Potato wedges are almost as popular as fries in Australia. When you go to a pub, there will inevitably be wedges on the bistro menu right alongside fries.
And there’s almost as many varieties of frozen potato wedges as there are fries. Different flavours, different crunch levels, normal potato and sweet potato, extra spicy – the list goes on and on.
I’m not going to deny that I have been known to have a stash of frozen wedges in my freezer. They are SUCH a great midnight snack….I can’t help it, I just can’t resist the convenience!
BUT as with everything, homemade is so much better. I’ve always noticed that the frozen ones have a slight sourness to them (I’ve also noticed that with frozen Potato Gems / Tater Tots) – anyone else notice that??
Coating potatoes in a light seasoning adds flavour and extra CRUNCH!
Potato Wedges Seasoning
I use a seasoning made with just paprika, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper.
I’ve played around with various seasoning mixes, but keep falling back to this simple combination that I think closely resembles the seasoned wedges served at pubs and the ones you can get from the supermarket!
How to make potato wedges
Potato wedges are really simple to make – and faster than fries too because the potato is cut into larger pieces!! Just cut into wedges, toss in oil and the seasoning, then bake for 35 minutes until crunchy!
How to cut potato wedges
Cutting potato wedges is far easier than cutting fries! Just cut the potato in half (step 1 below), then place the cut side face down on the cutting board (step 2 below).
Then cut that piece into 3 or 4 pieces, depending on the size of your potato.
I cut large potatoes into 8 wedges, and small/medium potatoes into 6 pieces.
My tricks for CRUNCHY potato wedges!
You’ll find recipes “out there” that swear by all sorts of involved methods for super crunchy baked potato wedges, from soaking in water to dusting in semolina, to preheating oil in the oven before adding the wedges – like I make insanely crunchy Roast Potatoes.
I find these come out with great crunchy factor without fussing with any of those fiddly techniques! And here are my tips:
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Light dusting of seasoning provides a coating that gets crunchy when baked
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Right amount of oil. Too much and it actually makes them soggy. Too little and the seasoning doesn’t stick on the wedges and the wedges stick to the baking tray.
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High(ish) oven helps set that crust extra quickly!
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Right potato – this recipe is pretty solid and will work with the common potato types (which tend to be great all rounders). Just avoid really waxy potatoes. Australia, use: dirt brushed (I use this the most), white washed, red potatoes. US: Yukon Gold, Russet.
Dipping sauces for potato wedges
Something to dunk the wedges in is essential!!!
I know some people like tomato sauce or ketchup. Other sauce options I’ve seen include BBQ sauce, yogurt, ranch, aoli (mayo + garlic), and I also like to serve this with Avocado Dipping Sauce.
But for us Aussies, we can’t go past sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. In fact, if you order wedges at a bistro, sour cream and sweet chilli is the default serving sauces – you have to ask if you DON’T want them!!
If you’ve never tried the sour cream/sweet chilli combo, give it a go! It’s outrageously moreish – I guarantee you’ll love it. 😇 – Nagi
Serve these wedges on the side of…
….a big juicy beef burger! Or a chicken burger, copycat Nando’s Portuguese Chicken Burger or any of these Burgers or Sandwiches & Sliders. Otherwise, not traditional but still brilliant with Crispy Beer Battered Fish instead of the chips!
Watch how to make it
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Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 2 lb / 1 kg potatoes , peeled (4 large ones) (Note 1)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (or sub with more garlic powder)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
To serve (optional - but highly recommended for optimal experience!)
- Sour cream and
- Sweet chili sauce
- Other options: Ketchup, tomato sauce, aioli, mayo, yogurt, BBQ sauce, relish
- Avocado Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C/390°F fan/convection)
- Mix the Seasoning ingredients.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 "wedges" (so you get 8 pieces from each potato). If your potato is small/medium, just cut into 6 wedges.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle over oil and seasoning. Toss with hands.
- Spread out on tray, ensuring cut side lies flat on the tray.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, turning once, or until dark golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately!
- Dipping sauces: Classic Aussie way is with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Otherwise, try tomato sauce/ketchup, BBQ sauce, yogurt, ranch, aoli.
Recipe Notes:
- Australia - the common dirt brushed potatoes are the best. These are a great all rounder. DO NOT use desiree (the red ones) - these are waxy, suitable for potato salad.
- US - Russet, Idaho and Yukon Gold are great!
- UK - Maris Piper is a good all rounder which is suitable and readily available in all the supermarkets.
Nutrition Information:
Originally published May 2015. Updated with brand new photos, step photos, video and most importantly, Life of Dozer section added!
Life of Dozer
Proof of crunchiness – I made these these wedges at home and they were still crispy by the time I got them down to Geoff, the unofficial caretaker of the Bayview Dog Park where I take Dozer for a swim almost every day!
I only live 5 minutes away, but by the time I got myself organised, bundled Dozer in the car, found a park then got these wedges to Geoff, they were probably about 15 minutes out of the oven. And he swore they were still super crunchy (and I nicked one to double check! 😂)
PaT says
These were perfect with the finger fish. They were a big hit with the hubby. Thanks Nagi…
Nagi says
I’m so glad he loved them Pat! N x
Kirsty says
So delicious! Just like the frozen ones
Crous says
Everybody loved them.
Arlene says
Hi Nagi,
Is it possible to make it ahead probably about an hour before serving? It’s just I only have one small oven and I’d prefer to cook your sausage pie close to serving, so I was thinking I will do this one first😅. How do you reheat it?
Nagi says
Hi Arlene, best to serve these from the oven so they are crispy. You can premake them and then blast in a hot oven for 5-10 minutes before serving 🙂 N x
Jodi says
Hi Nagi,
Thank you for putting a little sunshine in our days with your range of brilliant recipes. Question : can you sub sweet potatoes for this recipe – ie will they also maintain a crispiness?
Mary-Elizabeth Adamson says
Fabulous! I made these to accompany a southern style dinner of ribs, collards and fried chicken! Mmmm
Mary Mayfield says
Would love the recipe of the \
sour cream and sweet chili sauce,
Potatoes done this way are fabulous !
AE says
It’s just sour cream with a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce! (I buy mine from Aldi, my Chinese DH and MIL request that one :).
Jerri Chessecake says
I LOVED these wedges will make again!
Nicky says
My son (who loves wedges) said they were the better than any restaurant ones. He’s asked me to make them again tomorrow night. Thanks Nagi – so yummy
Nagi says
I’m so glad they are a hit Nicky, that’s great! N x
Anita says
Best wedges ever!! Simple recipe but seriously delicious, I couldn’t stop eating these 🙂 Thank you Nagi!
Nagi says
They are so addictive aren’t they Anita?! N x
Darlana says
These were great. Tried them with the sour cream and sweet chili sauce… loved it. Will make again for sure!
Nagi says
Delicious Darlana!! N x
Jen says
Amazing! Never made potato wedges myself and first try at your recipe was a success! Baked for 45 minutes and it was perfect. Have tried a few of your recipes now and they have all turned out great! Thank you Nagi! Never have to look at another site for recipes 🙂
Marta says
Every recipe I try from you is a major hit in my family. Just did these potatoes for dinner and flew directly out from the tray, haven’t reached the table. Chapeau !!
Chris says
Yum! Yum! Yum! This is requested frequently by the family.
SallydZ says
Nagi have you tried this with sweet potatoes? Hubby diabetic, sweet potatoes better for him (and I do love a good Aussie pub sweet potato wedge, sweet chilli/sour cream essential!). Just wondering if you think it will work with this recipe?
Nagi says
Hi Sally, I’m still perfecting it – they don’t quite crisp up like a normal potato unfortunately – N x
Felicia says
Would it be possible to store them in the fridge?
Nagi says
Hi Felicia, yes you could. To reheat, blast them in a hot oven to crisp them back up 🙂 N x
Stacey says
Ive made these a few times and followed the recipe 100% and th y have been perfect. This time I’m also cooking chicken Kiev’s which require the oven at 180 for 40 minutes, any advice on cooking the wedges? Would 180 be ok but for longer?
Gail says
Nagi, I made these seasoned potato wedges today in my actifry and they came out perfect! Absolutely delicious! Crispy seasoned outside and perfectly done inside. All your recipes I’ve made so far are just the best! Thank you!
Stacey says
Can I ask how long you cooked them in the airfryer for?
Gail says
30 minutes in the T-fal actifry. I cut the recipe in half since there is just the two of us.
Avril Foremsky says
Can I do these potatoe wedges on the BBQ
Nagi says
Hi Avril, I haven’t tried sorry – I find the heat from a oven is easier to control and cook wedges though. N x
Minu says
Hi Nagi , I am very new to cooking . Thus , could you please let me know preheating the oven to 220•/430• is for how many minutes ?
Nagi says
Hi Minu, you preheat the oven until it comes to temp – it really doesn’t matter how long as long as the temperature is correct before cooking the wedges – N x