Oven Roasted Potato Wedges

If you love fast and tasty recipes, you will love this oven roasted potato wedge recipe. The homemade seasoned potato wedges are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the inside.

Potato wedges on a gray plate with a dish of ketchup.

Baked potato wedges are thicker than French fries. They make a great side dish, and these homemade potato wedges are almost as simple to make as the frozen potato wedges.

The seasoning and spices can easily be changed up to vary the flavor of the potato wedges.

What you’ll need to make oven roasted potato wedges

Russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the type of potato that’s commonly used to make baked potatoes.
Olive oil
Onion powder: Be sure to use onion powder, not onion salt.
Garlic powder: Make sure you use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
Kosher salt: Sea salt also works well. If using table salt, use half of the amount of salt. You can always add more salt after baking if you’d like.
Ground black pepper

How to make oven roasted potato wedges

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease the parchment paper or silicone baking mat with nonstick cooking spray.

Potato wedges in a pile on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2: Place the cut potatoes on the baking sheet in a pile on the baking sheet.

Step 3: Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat potatoes in the oil. Spread the potato wedges into an even, single layer.

Unbaked potato wedges on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4: In a small bowl, stir together the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the potatoes.

Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Close up photo of a heap of potato wedges.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use other seasonings on the potato wedges?

Absolutely! Feel free to use seasoning blends, like Greek seasoning or Italian seasoning, or add in any seasonings that you like.

Should I flip the potato wedges?

No, there’s no need to flip the wedges while baking. If you’d like the potato wedges to be extra crispy, feel free to broil them until they’re as crisp as you’d like.

What’s the best way to reheat leftover potato wedges?

Place the leftovers on a greased rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400 F until heated through.

What to serve with potato wedges

Potato wedges go well with all sorts of things! You can serve them with everything from beef or turkey burgers to sandwiches like sloppy Joes.

You can serve the wedges with sauces like ketchup, barbecue sauce, or even ranch dressing. Or turn the wedges into a main dish by topping them with chili or nacho toppings.

A plate of potato wedges and ketchup next to a gray striped linen.

Storage

The potato wedges are best eaten when freshly made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The potato wedges will keep for 2-3 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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