Description
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges offer a mouthwatering blend of golden potatoes seasoned with fragrant garlic and rich parmesan cheese. These irresistible wedges bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your plate, promising a delightful crunch that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, washed, and dried
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Oils and Fats:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Carefully wash and thoroughly dry russet potatoes, ensuring no moisture remains on the surface.
- Slice each potato lengthwise into 8 uniform wedges, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Drizzle a blend of melted unsalted butter (or ) and extra virgin olive oil () over the potato wedges.
- Create a robust seasoning mixture using kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, Italian herb blend, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Massage the seasoning blend and oil mixture into potato wedges, ensuring each wedge is completely and evenly coated.
- Arrange wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with minimal overlap to promote optimal crispiness.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface of the seasoned potato wedges.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for approximately 35 minutes, rotating wedges halfway through cooking time.
- During the final 2 minutes, activate the broiler to achieve a golden, crispy exterior with gorgeous caramelized edges.
- Remove from oven and finish with an additional dusting of freshly grated Parmesan and finely chopped parsley for vibrant color and enhanced flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, presenting as a delectable side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- These crispy potato wedges transform ordinary spuds into an irresistible side dish that steals the show at dinner.
- Perfectly seasoned with a golden, crunchy exterior, these wedges pack big flavor from simple pantry ingredients.
- Parmesan cheese creates a delightful crusty coating that elevates basic roasted potatoes to gourmet status.
- Versatile enough to pair with burgers, grilled meats, or enjoy as a standalone snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Minimal prep work means you can have restaurant-quality potato wedges on the table in under an hour.
- Customize the seasoning blend to match your meal or personal taste preferences for endless flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg