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Description
Crispy and flavorful potato wedges with a spicy kick, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into wedges. Aim for about 8 wedges per potato.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wedges are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying them thoroughly and tossing with oil and spices.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of spiciness.
- These wedges are delicious served with a side of ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg