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Crispy Potato Wedges – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary


These crispy potato wedges are my go-to once I need correct golden crunch with out deep frying. Fluffy inside, crunchy-craggly edges, and ideal for dipping!

Close up overhead shot of crispy potato wedges on a dark baking tray. A small dish of special sauce for dipping is nestled into the wedges.

Nicky’s Notes

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Chips or potato wedges? What would you select?

Now, I really like a great chip, but when these potato wedges are on supply, I’m selecting them. Each time.

The proper addition to a burger or some BBQ hen, or just served with a bowl of dipping sauce or coleslaw.

What makes these potato wedges stand out?

  • They’re correctly crispy with out deep frying (just a little cornflour coating helps with crispness).
  • They’re well-seasoned. Not simply with salt and pepper, however with a easy seasoning combine that provides a great deal of flavour and that beautiful golden color.
  • They’re straightforward to make, work as a aspect with so many dishes and are cherished even by the pickiest of eaters.

📋 Components for baked potato wedges

***Full recipe with detailed portions within the recipe card under***

Ingredients for crispy potato wedges on a wooden surface. All ingredients are labelled, including: Cornflour, potatoes, a bottle of avocado oil and a plate with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.

Greatest sort of potato for wedges

I exploit Maris Pipers – that are a floury potato. This ensures the wedges have a stunning fluffy inside. King Edward, Rooster and Russet additionally work nice. 

Abbreviated Recipe

***Full recipe with detailed steps within the recipe card under***

Par-boil peeled and chopped potato wedges. Drain and shake to tough the sides. Toss with cornflour, then oil and seasonings. Organize on a baking tray and bake for 25-Half-hour till crispy.

Side-by-side comparison of Crispy Potato Wedges on a baking tray before cooking (left) and after baking to a golden brown, crispy finish (right).

Recipe Ideas

  • Drain the potatoes nicely after parboiling. If the sides of the potatoes are moist, the coating gained’t cling as nicely.
  • Don’t overcrowd the tray. Place in a single layer, with no overlapping. This helps to make sure the wedges are crispier.

Wedges and dip – the right combo!

A black bowl filled with crispy potato wedges and a small dish of special sauce for dipping. The bowl is on a dark surface with a blue cloth nearby.

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🍽️ What to serve them with

Potato wedges are an important aspect for therefore many recipes, however listed below are a number of of my latest favorite mixtures.

Make forward and Leftovers Information

  • Thes potato wedges style finest and are most crisp when served contemporary. Nevertheless it can save you any leftovers. Cool them, then cowl and refrigerate. Reheat in an air fryer or on a baking tray within the oven (200C/400F) till piping scorching.
  • If you wish to make forward, make the wedges (together with par-boiling) and place within the oven, however bake for simply quarter-hour. Then cool, cowl and refrigerate for as much as a day. The preliminary bake within the oven seals the surface of the potato so it gained’t go grey-brown when uncovered to the air.
    • End cooking within the oven or air fryer at 200C/400F for 15-20 minutes, till golden and crisp. You may spray with just a little oil earlier than putting within the oven for further crispness.
  • If you wish to freeze, then make as per the make-ahead above, however as an alternative putting them within the fridge, flash-freeze them on a tray in a single layer (for about an hour), then switch to a freezer bag (freezing on a tray helps to make sure they don’t stick collectively).
    • End cooking within the oven or air fryer at 200C/400F for 18-20 minutes, till golden and crisp. You may spray with just a little oil earlier than putting within the oven for further crispness.

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (fan).

  • Brush a big steel non-stick baking tray with oil. In case your tray is not non-stick, line the tray with non-stick foil as an alternative. (*tip 1)

  • Peel the potatoes and reduce into wedges. I normally get 9-12 wedges out of a medium potato.

    700 g (1.5 lbs) of floury potatoes

  • Rinse and place in a pan. Cowl with chilly water. Deliver to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Drain the potatoes utilizing a colander and provides them a shake to tough up the sides.

  • Switch the potatoes to a big bowl. Sprinkle over the conflour and toss collectively to coat.

    1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch in USA)

  • Drizzle over the oil, then combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and Cayenne collectively and sprinkle over the potatoes. Toss collectively and switch to the ready baking sheet. Attempt to organize so they are not overlapping.

    3 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

  • Place within the oven for 25-Half-hour till golden brown and crispy (no want to show throughout cooking).

  • Switch to a serving dish and serve.

What is the sauce?

  • That is my burger sauce recipe with the addition of some finely chopped gherkins plus a big pinch of cayenne and dried dill.
*Tip 1 – Cease the wedges sticking to the tray
It’s actually essential to both use a non-stick baking tray, or to line the tray with non-stick foil. The starch within the potatoes will imply they REALLY wish to keep on with the tray.
What are one of the best sort of potatoes to make use of?
I exploit Maris Pipers – that are a floury potato. This ensures the wedges have a stunning fluffy inside. King Edward, Rooster and Russet additionally work nice. 
Dont wish to par-boil?
Par-boiling the potatoes permits the surface of the potato to melt and roughen up. That is what offers these potato wedges a stunning crispy-craggly coating. The within additionally softens, leading to a fluffier, creamier inside . 
Nevertheless you may miss this step when you don’t wish to soiled an additional pan otherwise you’re brief on time.
The potatoes will cook dinner in about the identical period of time within the oven (probably a few minutes longer for bigger wedges). They’ll nonetheless style nice, they only gained’t be fairly as craggly and fluffy.

Don’t wish to peel the potatoes?
Peeling the potatoes is completely optionally available they usually style nice both approach. They merely look a bit extra uniform when you peel them (when you don’t peel, you may discover a few of the skins come off while you’re par-boiling the potatoes, so you’ve gotten a mixture of skin-on and skin-off).
Dietary info is per serving (not together with the dip). This recipe serves 4.

Energy: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fats: 11g | Saturated Fats: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g | Monounsaturated Fats: 7g | Trans Fats: 0.04g | Sodium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

Diet info is robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.

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