I made these crispy baked potato wedges and they were very good that I could not stop myself from blogging about this appetizer made from potato. The baked potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender and soft inside. You have to finish them soon when they are still hot. After they cool, they lose their crispiness.
Potatoes have zero cholesterol. They are rich in calcium which promotes bone health. Iron and vitamin B6 promotes overall health. Since they are rich in vitamin B6, it plays an important role in energy metabolism. This healthy baked potato wedges is a very easy and quick snack.
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Crispy baked potato wedges are a healthy snack. These can be served as appetizers for parties too. Easy to make and tastes yummy.
Addition of olive oil makes this potato recipe healthier. Kids love this spicy potato wedges recipe too. You can reduce the red chili flakes quantity in the recipe if your kid does not like paprika food. When your child returns home from tuition, you can keep these potato wedges ready on the dining table and I assure you that they will be over within few minutes. These homemade potato wedges are an ultimate finger food to give to toddlers too.
Also try these healthy air fryer potato wedges.
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What are the ingredients to make these crispy baked potato wedges?
- Potatoes: Medium sized potatoes have been used in this recipe. Use slightly round potatoes if possible so that cutting into wedged becomes easy.
- Ginger-garlic paste: I have used store bought ginger-garlic paste. This is available in any Indian store. If you are unable to buy ginger garlic paste, just crush 1/4 inch ginger with 5 garlic pods in a mortar pestle.
- Spices and seasoning: I have used paprika for spiciness. You can even use red chili powder. Italian seasoning and optional rosemary is also used in seasoning the recipe.
- Oil: Olive oil is applied to the potato wedges before baking them.
What are the steps for baking potato wedges?
- Wash potatoes and pat dry. Cut them into wedges of uniform thickness.
- To a mixing bowl, add olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, paprika, rosemary, Italian seasoning, and salt and mix well. Let all the potato wedges be covered by oil and seasonings.
- Pre-heat the oven and later bake the spiced potatoes till they are done.
How to serve baked potato wedges?
Serve these oven baked potato wedges with chili garlic sauce or mayo as starters for a party and impress your guests.
Baked Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized potatoes
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon rosemary optional
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste or as needed
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 200 C for 10 minutes.
- While the oven is getting pre-heated, wash the potatoes. Peel them and cut into ½ inch thick wedges.
- Ensure that thickness is almost same for all the wedges for even baking.
- To a mixing bowl, add olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, paprika, rosemary, Italian seasoning, and salt and mix well. Let all the potato wedges be covered by oil and seasonings.
- Line the baking tray with aluminum foil. Arrange the potato wedges in a line ensuring that they do not overlap.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup water in the baking tray.
- Bake this at 200C for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, carefully take out the baking tray and turn all the potato wedges to the other side.
- Again place the baking tray with turned potato wedges in the oven and further bake for 20 minutes at the same temperature.
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Note: This post was published on 6th June 2016. Updated with new images and description and re-posted.
Such an awesome yummy & mouthwatering recipe. Keep sharing more.
thanks