Spicy Potato Wedges is our go-to appetizer. This recipe only requires a few ingredients and bakes in 35 minutes: Seasoned with granulated garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and a touch of Cajun seasoning to kick it up a notch.😋
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What is Spicy Potato Wedges?
- Cheap and available year-round
- Nutritious and delicious
- Quick and easy
- It has the perfect crispy interior and soft center
Ingredients
Note: The full ingredients list is provided below.
- Baking potatoes: Russet, Yukon Gold, or Red potatoes, unpeeled. Make sure to wash/clean the skin thoroughly before eating it.
- Oil: Peanut oil or Olive oil (or any neutral-flavored oil).
- Seasoning: kosher salt, Ground black pepper, and sweet paprika
- Fresh Garlic: Mash into a paste. If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand, you can substitute it with granulated garlic; the truth is, I’ve done it both ways, and it still tastes good. I recommend using about 2 teaspoons of granulated garlic if using.
- Herb: Herbs de Provence, and other seasonings, such as Cajun spice, cayenne pepper, dried Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary, can be used to spice things up a bit if desired.
- Flour: This is key to having that superb crispy interior.
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Spicy Potato Wedges Ingredients
- 4 large russet or red potatoes (rinsed) sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
How to Make Spicy Potato Wedges
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a 13” x 18”x 1” baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a nonstick baking sheet).
Scrub the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, then cut each half in thirds lengthwise. You’ll have 6 long wedges from each potato. Put the garlic potatoes wedges into a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cajun, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and oil until blended, and then pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and toss until the potatoes are thoroughly coated. Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet, being sure to leave space in between the wedges.
Bake the garlic potato wedges for 30 to 35 minutes, turning to the other cut side after 20 minutes. Bake the Garlic Potato Wedges until they are lightly browned, crisp outside, and tender inside.
Tips for Making The Best Keywords Spicy Potato Wedges
- Slice the potatoes into even wedges, so they bake evenly.
- Season generously.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer with 1 cut-side down.
- Flip the potato wedges halfway through baking.
- Don’t worry if you don’t have parchment paper or a nonstick baking sheet; simply brush 1 tablespoon of oil over the baking sheet.
Notes:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 450 F oven for about 10 minutes or until it regains its crispiness and watch carefully for any signs of burning, turn to the other cut side after 5 minutes. You can also microwave the potatoes wedges for about 2 to 3 minutes, but they don’t regain their crispiness.
- Slice the potatoes into even wedges, so they bake evenly.
- Season generously.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer with 1 cut-side down.
- Flip the potato wedges halfway through baking.
- Don’t worry if you don’t have parchment paper or a nonstick baking sheet; simply brush 1 tablespoon of oil over the baking sheet
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 4 large russet or red potatoes , (rinsed) sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning , adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a 13'' x 18''x 1'' baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a nonstick baking sheet).
- Scrub the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, then cut each half in thirds lengthwise. You'll have 6 long wedges from each potato. Put the garlic potatoes wedges into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cajun, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and oil until blended, and then pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and toss until the potatoes are thoroughly coated. Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet, being sure to leave space in between the wedges.
- Bake the garlic potato wedges for 30 to 35 minutes, turning to the other cut side after 20 minutes. Bake the Garlic Potato Wedges until they are lightly browned, crisp outside, and tender inside.
Notes
Slice the potatoes into even wedges, so they bake evenly.
Season generously.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer with 1 cut-side down.
Flip the potato wedges halfway through baking.
Don't worry if you don't have parchment paper or a nonstick baking sheet; simply brush 1 tablespoon of oil over the baking sheet
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
