Description
Crispy and golden oven-roasted potato wedges, perfectly seasoned with olive oil and sea salt. These easy-to-make wedges are boiled briefly before roasting to ensure a fluffy interior and a crunchy exterior, making them a perfect snack or side dish. Customize with paprika for a spicy kick or cheese for an indulgent twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 large baking potatoes (around 1kg)
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Optional Additions
- 2 tsp hot smoked paprika (for spice)
- 100g grated cheddar cheese (for cheesy flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 to prepare for roasting the potato wedges.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cut the potatoes into chunky wedges and boil them for 7 minutes to soften slightly.
- Drain and Dry: Drain the boiled potatoes and leave them to steam dry for 5 minutes. This step helps achieve a crispy texture during roasting.
- Prepare Wedges for Roasting: Spread the potato wedges evenly on a large baking sheet or two smaller sheets. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of sea salt, ensuring they are well coated but not overlapping.
- Roast Wedges: Roast the wedges in the oven for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to ensure even golden and crispy results.
- Optional Additions: For a spicy touch, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of hot smoked paprika over the wedges before roasting. Alternatively, add 100g of grated cheddar cheese 5 minutes before the end of cooking, allowing it to melt perfectly.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into similar sized wedges to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow proper crisping.
- Parboiling the potatoes before roasting helps to achieve a fluffy inside and crispy outside.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; sea salt enhances the flavor best.
- Use optional paprika or cheese for added flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: potato wedges, oven roasted potatoes, crispy potato wedges, easy side dish, vegetarian potato recipe
