Description
Garlic parmesan potato wedges invite home cooks to savor a crispy, golden-brown side dish packed with robust flavor. Comfort meets culinary delight as you embrace this simple yet irresistible potato creation perfect for gathering friends around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (washed and cut into wedges)
- ½ cup (118 ml/4 fl oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Cleanse russet potatoes and slice into eight uniform wedges, maintaining consistent thickness for balanced cooking.
- Starch Extraction: Submerge potato wedges in ice water for half an hour, eliminating excess surface starch to enhance crispiness.
- Moisture Elimination: Thoroughly drain and meticulously dry wedges using kitchen towels, removing all residual moisture.
- Seasoning Creation: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, oregano, granulated garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper into a fragrant coating mixture.
- Coating Process: Gently toss potato wedges in seasoning blend, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage of the aromatic mixture.
- Baking Arrangement: Position seasoned wedges skin-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation for optimal heat circulation.
- Roasting Technique: Bake in preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden-brown, crispy exterior with tender interior.
- Final Embellishment: Immediately sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over hot wedges to elevate flavor profile and visual presentation.
- Serving Suggestion: Present piping hot with preferred dipping sauce like ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli for delectable enjoyment.
Notes
- Starch Removal Technique: Soaking potatoes in ice-cold water for 25-30 minutes eliminates excess surface starch, guaranteeing ultra-crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly pat potato wedges dry using kitchen towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results during roasting.
- Seasoning Strategy: Evenly coat each wedge with the seasoning blend to distribute flavors uniformly and create a consistent, delicious coating.
- Baking Precision: Position wedges skin-side down with slight separation on the baking sheet, and rotate midway through cooking to achieve perfectly golden-brown, crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg