Description
Crispy herb-infused potato wedges bring Mediterranean warmth to simple side dishes. Fragrant rosemary, thyme, and garlic elevate golden potato edges for a delectable experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 russet potatoes (large, sliced into wedges)
- ½ cup (120 ml) parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tsps salt
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (or cilantro, for garnish)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dip)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly mist a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Wedge Crafting: Transform potatoes into symmetrical, uniform wedges ensuring consistent cooking and crispy potential.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk olive oil into the potato wedges, creating a lustrous, even coating that will facilitate herb adherence and caramelization.
- Flavor Layering: Combine kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian herb blend, generously dusting the oil-kissed wedges while incorporating finely grated parmesan for depth and complexity.
- Strategic Positioning: Strategically arrange wedges skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, promoting maximum crispness and ensuring each piece receives balanced heat exposure.
- Roasting Transformation: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, monitoring the progression from pale potato to golden-brown perfection with a tender, succulent interior.
- Doneness Verification: Pierce a wedge with a fork – it should yield effortlessly, signaling optimal texture and readiness.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with vibrant, freshly chopped parsley or cilantro and accompany with cooling ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut potatoes into uniform wedges for consistent cooking and maximum crispiness, ensuring each piece roasts evenly.
- Oil Matters: Use extra virgin olive oil generously to create a golden, crispy exterior that locks in potato’s natural moisture.
- Seasoning Secret: Mix dry herbs and cheese thoroughly before coating to guarantee every wedge bursts with balanced, intense flavor.
- Baking Brilliance: Position wedges skin-side down to achieve perfect crunch and prevent sticking, rotating midway for all-around browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg