Description
Crispy and flavorful Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges made with russet potatoes, seasoned with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, served with optional fresh parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges
Seasonings and Toppings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- optional: fresh parsley (or cilantro), ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set it aside to prepare for baking the potato wedges.
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the potato wedges into a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the wedges and toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to combine the dry flavors.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the potato wedges, tossing to coat them evenly. Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the wedges, mixing gently to distribute the flavors.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the seasoned potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, with the skin-side down to help them crisp up nicely during baking.
- Bake: Bake the potatoes for 35 minutes, until they are golden brown and fork-tender, checking for doneness towards the end of cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or cilantro over the wedges. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or Asiago for a different flavor.
- Use fresh garlic minced instead of garlic powder for a stronger garlic taste.
- Other dipping sauces like ketchup, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo also pair well.
- Ensure wedges are spread in a single layer to avoid sogginess and promote even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
