Description
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Potato Wedges are a deliciously golden and crunchy side dish perfect for any meal. These oven-baked wedges are seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese, creating a cheesy crust that delivers on taste and texture. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with your favorite dipping sauce, these potato wedges are an irresistible alternative to traditional fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Wedges
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping and Garnish
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Optional
- Optional dipping sauce (such as ranch or garlic aioli)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Coat Potatoes with Olive Oil: In a large bowl, add the potato wedges and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss the wedges thoroughly to ensure even coverage with oil, which helps in crisping when baked.
- Mix and Add Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the potatoes and toss again for a flavorful coating.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the seasoned potato wedges and toss once more to coat each wedge completely with cheese and spices.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, placing them skin side down to maximize crispiness on the exposed surfaces.
- Bake the Wedges: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Flip the wedges halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly and become crispy on all sides while remaining tender inside.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley. Serve the wedges warm with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or garlic aioli for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For even crispier potato wedges, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated for the best texture and richer flavor.
- Flipping the wedges halfway through baking ensures even browning and crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
