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Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges with ketchup in white enamel tray.
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Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges

Roasted Potato Wedges are a side dish that goes with almost anything!  Here's how to make perfectly crispy, seasoned and delicious roasted potato wedges every time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes - Potatoes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning preferably salt-free
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to tolerance
  • 3 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
  • Coarse sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the rack just below the middle of your oven. Line two 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Combine garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Scrub the potatoes and blot dry. Cut into even-sized wedges (6-8 per potato). (If time allows, place in a bowl and cover with cold tap water. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the water.) Blot dry after removing from the water.
  • Place the potato wedges in a bowl and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with seasoning blend and toss well to coat. Leave 1 tablespoon or so of the seasoning behind to sprinkle over potatoes after placing on the baking sheet to cover any spots that don't have the seasoning.
  • Spread out on the prepared baking sheet, making sure each potato wedge has a cut side touching the parchment paper.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes. Flip each potato so the other cut side is touching the non-stick aluminum foil or parchment. Roast an additional 18-20 minutes or as needed. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if using.

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Notes

Roasting time will depend on how thick you cut the wedges and how large the potatoes are.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • I use medium-sized Yukon Gold because of their buttery flavor.  Russets, Kennebecs, and red potatoes will work.
TIPS:
  • Oiling the potatoes in a bowl rather than placing them on a prepared baking sheet and drizzling them with oil will help you control the amount of oil used.
  • If cutting the potatoes ahead of time, cover with water to prevent browning then place in the refrigerator until ready to roast. Pat dry before roasting.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Roast potatoes as directed. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Place the sheet pan with the potatoes on it in the freezer and allow it to freeze.
  • When frozen, place the frozen potatoes in a freezer container or large freezer zipper-top bag.
  • Heat in the oven at 350 degrees directly from frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg