The most INCREDIBLE Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Crispy outside, fluffy inside—these wedges are the only potato side dish you’ll ever need.

If you’re craving a side dish that’s ultra-crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy inside, look no further than these oven baked potato wedges. With a few key techniques and the perfect seasoning blend, you can create restaurant-quality wedges right in your home oven. No deep fryer, no mess—just incredible flavor and texture every time.

Why You’ll Love This

• Perfectly crispy and golden without deep frying
• Fluffy, soft interior thanks to parboiling and steam drying
• Bold flavor from paprika, garlic, parmesan, and a gentle cayenne kick
• Versatile as a side dish, snack, or party appetizer
• Easy to customize with your favorite herbs, spices, or dips

Ingredients

• 4 medium white baking potatoes (approx. 9 oz each; Russets or Maris Pipers)
• 1 tsp + ½ tsp salt (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 heaped tsp paprika
• 1 heaped tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup (40g) freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Slice and Parboil
Cut each potato into 8 equal wedges. Add to a pot of cold water with 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–4 minutes until just beginning to soften.

2. Drain and Steam Dry
Drain the wedges and give them a shake in the colander. Let them steam dry for at least 5 minutes, or until no longer steaming.

3. Mix the Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, ½ tsp salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F.

4. Coat the Wedges
Toss wedges with the oil seasoning in a large bowl until well coated. Add parmesan and toss gently to avoid clumping.

5. Bake Until Crispy
Place wedges in a single layer on a lined baking tray, spaced out well. Bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes. Bake until golden and crisp.

6. Serve
Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Tips / Storage / FAQs

Tips

• Use fluffy potatoes like Russets for the best texture
• Steam dry as long as possible for maximum crispiness
• Space wedges on the tray to avoid steaming

Storage

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 10–15 minutes to re-crisp

FAQs

• Can I use sweet potatoes? Yes, but the texture will be softer and cooking time may vary.
• Can I skip the parmesan? Yes, but it adds great flavor and crispness.
• Can I make these ahead? You can parboil and season the wedges ahead, then bake just before serving.

Final Thoughts

These oven baked potato wedges strike the perfect balance between crispy and tender. Whether you’re serving them as a game day snack or a side to burgers and grilled meats, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast. With simple ingredients and a foolproof technique, this is the only potato wedge recipe you’ll need.

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The Most Incredible Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Learn how to make the best oven baked potato wedges—crispy, seasoned, and fluffy every time. Perfect side dish for any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword The Most Incredible Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium white baking potatoes approx. 9 oz each; Russets or Maris Pipers
• 1 tsp + ½ tsp salt divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 heaped tsp paprika
• 1 heaped tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup 40g freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

Slice and Parboil

• Cut each potato into 8 equal wedges. Add to a pot of cold water with 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 3–4 minutes until just beginning to soften.

Drain and Steam Dry

• Drain the wedges and give them a shake in the colander. Let them steam dry for at least 5 minutes, or until no longer steaming.

Mix the Seasoning

• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, ½ tsp salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F.

Coat the Wedges

• Toss wedges with the oil seasoning in a large bowl until well coated. Add parmesan and toss gently to avoid clumping.

Bake Until Crispy

• Place wedges in a single layer on a lined baking tray, spaced out well. Bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes. Bake until golden and crisp.

Serve

• Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Use fluffy potatoes like Russets for the best texture

Steam dry as long as possible for maximum crispiness

Space wedges on the tray to avoid steaming