Crispy Potato Wedges with Herbs (Printable)
Golden-brown wedges baked with herbs and spices for irresistibly crispy results
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, scrubbed and unpeeled
→ Seasoning & Oil
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the potatoes into evenly sized wedges, about 8 wedges per potato.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well coated.
04 - Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
05 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
06 - Remove from the oven and immediately toss with chopped fresh herbs.
07 - Serve hot as a side or snack.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They are incredibly simple to throw together but taste like they came from a restaurant kitchen.
- The seasoning blend creates a savory crunch that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
02 -
- Drying the potatoes thoroughly after soaking is the secret to maximum crispiness.
- Crowding the baking sheet will cause them to steam instead of roast.
03 -
- Preheating your baking sheet helps the fries start crisping immediately upon contact.
- If you have a wire cooling rack, baking the potatoes on it yields an all over crunch.