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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges (VIDEO)

These extra-crispy Baked Potato Wedges are quick and easy to make and come out perfect every time. Oven-baked potato wedges are great as a side, appetizer, or even as a delicious snack on their own.

These would make the perfect combo with our Smash Burgers or Chicken Sandwiches. Make this for your next game day party or summer BBQ, and you will have a happy crowd. Watch the easy video tutorial and you’ll be on your way to making the best homemade potato wedges.

Plate of crispy potato wedges served with ketchup

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Set a plate of these crispy parmesan potato wedges in front of me and I’m perfectly content to call it lunch. These are great with ketchup, or any of our Burger Sauces, Jalapeno Ranch, or creamy Avocado Ranch.

Potato Wedges Video Tutorial 

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The Secret to Crispy Potato Wedges

Have you ever given your potatoes an ice bath? Potatoes have a fair amount of starch in them which can give them a gummy texture. Soaking the potato wedges draws out the starch, making the finished product extra crispy. When you drain the water, you can visually see the potato starch that collected at the bottom of the bowl.

Another thing to help them come out crispy is making sure the wedges are laid out in an even, single layer (not overlapping) on your baking sheet.

Pro Tip: Avoid soaking your potatoes in warm water because heat activates the starch, which makes it harder to separate from the potatoes.

Up close crispy potato wedges garnished with parsley and parmesan

Ingredients

These potato wedges require simple ingredients and the perfect seasoning blend to make the potato wedges really shine:

  • Potatoes – use 4 medium russet potatoes or about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of potatoes.
  • Salt – fine sea salt coats potatoes nicely but kosher salt would work also
  • Black pepper – freshly ground and you can add more to taste
  • Garlic powder – the best way to add garlic flavor when roasting at high temperatures so it won’t burn
  • Paprika – adds color and a hint of sweetness and nice color to the potatoes
  • Extra virgin olive oil – helps the potatoes crisp up and turn golden brown. Also important to hydrate the spices.
  • Toppings – we love adding chopped parsley and finely grated parmesan cheese over the finished wedges.
Ingredients with russet potatoes, oil, and seasonings.

The Best Potatoes for Wedges

We love the size, shape, and texture of Russet Potatoes best. Another great thing about Russets is how inexpensive they are! Some other potatoes that you can use instead of Russets are Red or Yukon Gold.

If you use Red Potatoes, you can probably skip the ice bath. They are considered waxy potatoes and not starchy so an ice bath won’t draw out much starch. The Yukon Gold could still use that soak though. They are an equal mix of starchy and waxy, so it’ll still help to draw out some starch to help with the crispiness of the potatoes.

Wedge of potato dipped into ketchup

How to Make Potato Wedges

  1. How to cut potato wedges: cut potatoes in half lengthwise then slice each half into 4-5 slices depending on the potato size. Wedges should be about 1/2″ thick. If they are cut too thick, they won’t crisp up properly.
  2. Soak potatoes: Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water with about 2 cups of ice cubes. Let them stand for 30 min then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels or a tea towel.
  3. Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder over potatoes and toss to combine. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  4. Bake: Place potato wedges on a parchment or foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, keeping them in a single layer and cut-side down. Bake at 450˚F for 20 minutes then flip and bake another 12-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Step by step how to make oven-baked potato wedges

To Make Parmesan Topping

While the potatoes are roasting in the oven, prep your toppings. As soon as the potatoes are done roasting, transfer to a mixing bowl, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and parsley, and toss to combine then serve right away.

Tossing potato fries with parmesan and parsley topping

Common Questions

How to Keep Potato Wedges from Sticking?

Line your Baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and allow the potato wedges to roast for the first 20 minutes without stirring. Once they have crisped up, they should flip easily.

Can I make these in the air fryer?

Yes! Follow our Air Fryer French Fries instructions to make air fryer potato wedges. You will need to cook half a batch at a time and add a little more time since they are thicker than fries so keep an eye on them.

Can I skip the ice water bath?

If you’re really short on time you can skip this step, but they might not be a little softer than you were hoping for (see “The secret to crispy potato wedges” above).

Plate of oven roasted potato wedges

Oven-baked Potato Wedges are so easy to make. Try our tip for putting them into ice water before baking and you’ll have the crispiest potatoes.

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If you’re looking for crowd-pleasing party appetizers that are finger-licking good, you’ll love these:

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Recipe

4.99 from 194 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Baked potato wedges served with dip
These oven-baked potato wedges are easy and delicious every time. They are crispy on the outside and tender in the center. Don't skip the parmesan topping – it takes these over the top.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 people as an appetizer

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut potatoes into wedges by cutting lengthwise in half then slice each half into 4-5 wedges, (1/2“- thick). Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water with about 2 cups of ice cubes. Let them stand for 30 min then drain well and thoroughly pat dry with a tea towel or paper towels and place in a large dry mixing bowl.
  • Season potatoes with salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder and toss to combine. Drizzle potatoes with 1/4 cup of olive oil and toss to coat potatoes in oil.
  • Immediately place potatoes on the lined sheet in a single layer, cut-side-down, and bake at 450˚F for 20 min then flip the potatoes and bake another 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are crisp on the outside and tender inside.
  • If using the topping, transfer the hot potato wedges to a mixing bowl, sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, and toss to combine. Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

307kcal Calories39g Carbs6g Protein15g Fat3g Saturated Fat6mg Cholesterol253mg Sodium899mg Potassium3g Fiber1g Sugar329IU Vitamin A15mg Vitamin C100mg Calcium2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
899
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
329
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked potato wedges, potato wedges
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 307
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This recipe was first published in 2009. We updated the post in 2022 with more tips on how to make the best crisp baked potato wedges and added new photos. Here is the original recipe photo: 

Oven-Baked Potato Wedges with Parmesan cheese in a dish on a table with ketchup.

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the creator behind Natasha's Kitchen (established in 2009), and I share family-friendly, authentic recipes. I am a New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author and a trusted video personality in the culinary world. My husband, Vadim, and I run this blog together, ensuring every recipe we share is thoroughly tested and approved. Our mission is to provide you with delicious, reliable recipes you can count on. Thanks for stopping by! I am so happy you are here.

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  • Kelly
    September 10, 2024

    Theses were the bomb!! Absolutely delicious,even my picky teenager raved about them..Thank you for the recipe.

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  • Linda
    September 5, 2024

    Irresistibly delicious! I cheated and didn’t rinse and dry. I’m sure they would have come out even crispier.

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  • JKB
    August 14, 2024

    I made these and they were PERFECT the very first time. I was surprised. I made zero tweaks to her recipe, and the top with the ice and water disk at the beginning proved to be the right advice ✅ Honestly? Natasha has become my first stop when looking for recipes! EVERYTHING is good!

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  • Patricia Romano
    August 13, 2024

    How far ahead can these be prepped?? After they are soaked in the cold water bath and dried can they be finished with the olive oil and baked a couple of hours later??

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 13, 2024

      Fully baked potato wedges can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes to regain their crispiness. You can also use an air fryer if you have one!

      Reply

  • Michelle
    July 20, 2024

    This one is def a nice combo with steaks! Thank u so much!

    Reply

  • TD Daniels
    May 23, 2024

    These were awesome! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! Crispy on the outside with the consistency of a baked potato on the inside. Easy cleanup also which is a bonus.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 24, 2024

      Thank you for your great comments and feedback!

      Reply

  • lia
    May 3, 2024

    Im 14 and I absolutely love cooking and this recipe is pretty frickin delicious with chilli and I never knew about soaking potatoes in ice water its much better that way thanks Natasha!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      May 3, 2024

      You’re very welcome, Lia!

      Reply

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