Parmesan potato wedges are crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potato slices coated with Parmesan cheese and herbs—a simple, flavorful side dish or snack.
🥔 What They Are
- Potato wedges: Cut into thick, wedge shapes
- Seasoning: Parmesan cheese, garlic, herbs, olive oil
- Texture: Crispy exterior, soft interior
- Perfect as a side for chicken, steak, burgers, or as a snack
🍳 Easy Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 medium potatoes, washed and cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or rosemary
- Salt & pepper to taste
Steps
- Preheat oven
- 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare wedges
- Toss potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake
- Arrange wedges in a single layer.
- Bake 25–30 min, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Add Parmesan
- Sprinkle Parmesan over wedges during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.
🔥 Tips
- Uniform wedges → ensures even cooking
- High heat → helps crisp the edges
- Optional: For extra crispiness, soak raw potato wedges in cold water 30 min, then pat dry before baking
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With ketchup, ranch, or aioli for dipping
- Side for grilled chicken, burgers, or steak
- Part of a comfort food platter with chicken wings or mozzarella sticks
I can also give a crispy Parmesan potato wedges recipe using an air fryer for a faster, extra-crunchy version that’s less oily.
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