Baked Potato Wedges

I like potato wedges more than French fries and I like my potato wedges even better with the skin on. But I removed the skin this time because I was making it for my kids and I thought they might like it better this way. The potato wedges I am posting today are baked – so all the more reason to indulge without guilt. These taste great on their own or with tomato sauce or a mayonnaise dip. They’re super easy to put together and are sure to please little palates. Use a light hand with the seasoning and herbs as a little goes a long way here. I added a dash of dried basil. You could add rosemary or any other herb of your choice. I think these potato wedges make great sides for any meal.

Just mix seasonings, toss and pop in oven to bake. That’s it. But remember to line the baking sheet with parchment paper. I didn’t, so I had a tough time turning them around. I didn’t turn them around. Instead I just let them bake as they were till they were cooked through and the undersides were starting to brown. I then grilled the last 10 minutes so that the tops turned golden. I am sending these to Srivalli’s Blogging Marathon – Kid’s Party – Finger Food, to Kalyani's "Kids Delight - Party Ideas" , to Srivalli's Summer special Mela and to Sowmya's Crazy for Potatoes event.

Prep time: 5 mins

Baking time: 40-50 mins

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

Potatoes – 3 large cut into wedges
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder – ¼ tsp
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Dried Basil – ¼ tsp

Method

1.      Preheat oven to 200 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.      Wash potatoes well, peel and cut into wedges. You could leave the skin on if you like it that way. I removed the skin so that it’s easier for my kids to eat them.

3.      In a bowl, mix oil, salt and black pepper powder and herbs and mix well. You can add a pinch of your favourite herbs if you wish to – rosemary or basil or whatever you fancy. Mix well. Throw in the potato wedges and toss well to coat.

4.      Place potato wedges on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or till tender. Check every 15 minutes or so and turn them around if the under-side is starting to brown. When tender, grill for 10 minutes so that the tops turn golden.

5.      Remove from oven. Serve hot with ketchup or mayonnaise.

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