These Oven Baked Potato Wedges are perfectly seasoned and crisp with fluffy insides! Simply the way a side of potato wedges should be! Find out the secret to these banquet oven-baked potato wedges and helpful tips!
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Oven-Baked Potato Wedges
These potatoes are finally perfected! I’ve been wanting to make oven-baked potato wedges like the ones served in Russian and Ukrainian weddings for some time, but you know how some recipes can go… A handful of this, a little of that, and your only left with your instincts to make it right! If you’re not aware Russians and Ukrainians have feasts when it comes to weddings and these potatoes are one of the many common sides that I have had numerous times! They are one of the easiest potato recipes to make since you only need 3-ingredients. However, there is a secret the cooks do for the perfectly baked potato wedges!
The Secret to Crispy Potato Wedges
The wedding chefs parboil the potato wedges before they hit the oven! It might seem like a pointless step, but it makes all the difference! Parboiling potatoes is a huge shortcut for crispy potatoes! Since you’re partly cooking the potatoes you give them a head start to perfectly bake and crisp up without drying out the flesh, which is so easy to do, when baking with raw potatoes! Furthermore, when you toss the softened potatoes with oil, you are asking for a remarkable concoction!
How to make Baked Potato Wedges?
Oven Baked Potato Wedges
Equipment
- sheet-pan
Ingredients
Baked Potato Wedges:
- 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and sliced into wedges
- 2 Tbsp home fry potato seasoning
- 2/3 cup canola oil
Instructions
Boil the poatoes in 1 quart of water for 3 minutes. Drain; cover and steam 5 minutes.- Add the oil and seasoning and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a large baking sheet and arrange into a single layer. Bake in a pre-heated 375°F oven for 45 minutes, flipping once in between.
Notes
Nutrition per serving
Q&A
How to keep potato wedges from sticking?
Oil is your best friend when baking potato wedges! With it, you’ll get crisp wedges and it’ll help keep those potatoes from getting stuck! Using Silpat mats will also help with less scrubbing. I do not recommend parchment paper as that can steam the potatoes and we don’t want that!
What seasonings go with baked Potato wedges?
The seasoning I used for these baked potato wedges is actually a home fry potato seasoning, that I purchased at a restaurant supply store. It’s basically a paprika blend seasoning with spices and dried garlic, which is the same exact spice the chef used in these Banquet potatoes. The best spices for potatoes are anything along those lines. Paprika is defiantly a spice to consider since it gives the potatoes a pretty golden hue!
Here is a list of spices you can mix and match to make your own seasoning mix;
- dried parsley
- dehydrated onions
- dried garlic
- paprika
- coriander
- anise
What are the best potatoes for potato wedges?
The best potatoes for fries or wedges are the starchy kinds, such as russet, Idaho, or chef potatoes. Potatoes with high starch content make for the best fries and baked potatoes! You want to avoid waxy potatoes like red potatoes or golden potatoes which have creamier flesh not suitable for wedges.
What are the best dipping sauces for potatoes?
One of the best dipping sauces for good old potatoes is ketchup! However BBQ sauce, sour cream, nacho cheese, honey mustard, and ranch all make good condiments for a dipping sauce. Want a fun way to serve fries try these favorite dipping sauces!
Can you freeze cooked potato wedges?
Most Fast-food fries like KFC potato wedges come par-cooked. The reason for that is to quickly serve customers. Most facilities will wash, cut slices and partially cook the fries, then freeze. This way the employees can simply re-heat the fries by frying. If you wish to freeze potato wedges at home, do just the same right at home. This process is ideal for big batches.
Tips For Baking Potato Wedges:
- Coat the parboiled potatoes with corn starch or flour for ultra-crispy skin!
- Leave the skins on the potatoes, just like KFC!
- Make your own Potato Seasoning Mix!
- Use part melted butter and part oil.
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- Uno’s Creamy Shrimp Dip
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