Description
Crispy potato wedges from Italy showcase rustic Mediterranean flavors with simple herb-infused seasonings. Herbal notes and golden-brown edges invite home cooks to savor this delightful side dish alongside grilled meats or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, washed, and dried
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter, melted
- 2 tsp (10 g) salt
- 2 tsp (4 g) Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp (4 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) paprika
- ½ tsp (1 g) onion powder
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving
- Parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting conditions.
- Potato Transformation: Slice potatoes longitudinally, then cut each half into four equal wedges, creating uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk melted butter, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create a robust flavor profile.
- Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat each potato wedge with the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum taste absorption.
- Baking Arrangement: Distribute seasoned wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, preventing overcrowding to promote crisp edges and even browning.
- Cheese Enhancement: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the wedges, adding a luxurious savory dimension to the final dish.
- Roasting Process: Bake for 35 minutes, rotating midway through to achieve golden-brown crispiness, with a final 2-minute broiler blast for extra crunch.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with additional Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley, then serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the crispiest, most golden-brown wedges with a fluffy interior.
- Moisture Removal Technique: Pat potato wedges completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming during baking.
- Seasoning Pro Tip: Toss wedges in seasoning mix using hands to guarantee even, thorough coating for explosive flavor in every bite.
- Broiling Caution: Watch closely during final 2-minute broiling stage to prevent burning, as the line between perfectly crisp and charred is razor-thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg