🧄 Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges
🥔 Ingredients:
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3–4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
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3 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for a little kick)
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased foil.
2. Prepare Potatoes:
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Cut each potato into 6–8 wedges (depending on size).
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Place wedges in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Add Parmesan:
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Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the wedges and toss again to coat evenly.
4. Arrange and Bake:
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Lay the wedges skin-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet. This helps them crisp up.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. Garnish and Serve:
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
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Serve with ketchup, ranch, sour cream, or garlic aioli.
💡 Tips:
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Soaking the wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before baking can make them even crispier (just pat dry before seasoning).
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You can use Yukon gold potatoes for a creamier interior.
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Want it spicier? Add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.
Would you like an air fryer version, or a vegan/dairy-free alternative to the Parmesan?