Parmesan Potato Wedges

If you love well-seasoned steak-cut fries but aren’t into actually frying anything, these Parmesan potato wedges are for you. Whisk together grated Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, garlic powder, oregano and paprika.  Generously shower thick-cut potatoes with seasoning mix and bake for 30 minutes in a hot oven. These baked garlic parmesan potato wedges come out golden with crispy edges and a tender, fluffy interior.

These are delicious served with grilled hamburgers (of course) but don’t stop there. They also make a fun side for a hearty soup such as beef barley or cozy vegetarian lentil soup.

Ingredients for Parmesan Potato Wedges

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• Parmesan cheese: It may be worth seeking out a block of Parmesan cheese and grating it yourself for maximum umami flavor.
• Garlic salt and garlic powder: This is an easy way to add garlic flavor without using minced fresh garlic, which burns easily.
• Dried oregano: Oregano has an herbaceous, woodsy flavor, but you can substitute thyme or an Italian-seasoning blend.
• Paprika: Sweet and earthy paprika is delicious with potatoes, and adds color. Feel free to use sweet or smoked.
• Potatoes: Baking potatoes such as russets are ideal for this recipe.
• Cooking spray: Cooking spray (or any spray oil) makes it easy to coat the potato wedges without having to add too much oil.

Directions

Step 1: Whisk up the seasoning blend

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix the first five ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 2: Cut, season and roast potato wedges

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Cut each potato into eight thick wedges. Put them on a parchment-lined 15x10x1 inch pan. Spray the potatoes with oil and generously sprinkle them with the seasoning mixture. Bake until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Parmesan Potato Wedges Variations

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• Make them spicy: Add cayenne or your favorite spicy chile powder to the seasoning blend.
• Use sweet potatoes: Try sweet potato wedges instead, following directions and baking until tender. Sweet potatoes don’t crisp up as nicely as regular potatoes, but they have an appealing sweet flavor and vibrant color.
• Experiment with spices: Use your favorite spice blend. Potatoes go well with many flavors, from Cajun to Middle Eastern spices such as za’atar or baharat.

How to Store Parmesan Potato Wedges

Store leftover potato wedges in a covered container in the refrigerator for two to three days.

How do you reheat Parmesan potato wedges?

Reheat in a 350° oven until warm, or use an air fryer to revive the crispy edges. They will be a little softer after storing.

Tips for Parmesan Potato Wedges

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What if I don’t have garlic salt?

You can increase the garlic powder by 1/4 teaspoon and add 3/4 teaspoon of salt to the seasoning blend in place of garlic salt.

How do you get the potato wedges extra crispy?

A few techniques work to get crispier baked potato wedges. If you have time, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, pat dry with a clean towel and proceed with oiling and seasoning. This removes some of the starch and makes a big difference in crispness. Make sure the wedges aren’t over-crowded or they will steam instead of brown. Lastly, you can turn on the broiler for the last one to two minutes of cooking to give those edges an extra boost. If you try this, watch carefully so you don’t burn them.

What’s the best way to cut potatoes into wedges?

Start with large potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Cut these halves in half again lengthwise to make quarters. Take each quarter, and cut in half lengthwise again, but on a diagonal. This will give you eight wedges that are approximately the same size and thickness.