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    Published: Jan 11, 2020 · Modified: Apr 20, 2021 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links 19 Comments

    Spicy Baked Potato Wedges

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    Baked potato wedges in wooden bowl on white surface, image collage with text

    This great potato appetizer or snack is very easy to make and full of flavor! Baked in the oven, they are sprinkled several times with a spicy rub and served hot. 

    spicy baked potato wedges in wodden bowl on white table

    Originally published February 2017, this post has been updated with images and text to serve you better. The recipe remains the same. 

    We all love potato recipes, don't we?

    I particularly like potato wedges with skin on. Super crispy and fast, they are ready in less than an hour and I can easily make a meal out of them. 

    This is the first of a few great potato recipes I will be posting. They are great for game day, as a side dish, for chilly nights or summer barbecues, you get the drift. They're always a great idea. 

    Small wooden bowl with skin-on potato wedges, a whitish surface
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    What potatoes should you use?
    Spice mixture or rub
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    Spicy Baked Potato Wedges

    What potatoes should you use?

    I love russet potatoes, the classic ones available year-round (image below). I can choose even-sized ones, hold well after baking and they have a creamy interior.

    But any type of potato can be used. Even small potatoes, like the ones I use for the Peruvian potato salad. 

    Image collage of whole potatoes and wedges on wooden boards

    Cutting the potatoes

    It's very easy. Start with clean, dried, even-sized potatoes (image above). 

    Cut them in half and then each half. You now have 2 pieces:

    • Cut each half down the middle again and each of those parts in half again. You will have 4 wedges.
    • Or cut each half in 3 wedges, which means cutting diagonally from the middle at a 45º the first wedge. And in half the piece of potato that is left. You will have 6 wedges (image above).

    Try to cut wedges that are roughly of the same size so they bake uniformly. But don't obsess over it. Some baked pieces will be crispier and some creamier.

    Oiled raw potato wedges on aluminum paper

    Preparing the potatoes

    After cutting the wedges, dry them (I use a paper towel). It will aid in the crispiness when baking. 

    • Foil: I use a piece of aluminum foil (image above) or parchment paper (the slippery one, not the matte) for a faster clean-up afterward since I remove the wedges and throw away the paper. 

    Spice mix ingredients in spoons on grey counter top

    Spice mixture or rub

    Don't be put off by the number of spices in this wonderful mix! You can see them all in the image above. That said, it can be adjusted to what your preference is.

    For example, don't use the seeds if you don't have them, or another spice that might not be your jam. Take it as a guide. 

    It's very easy to make, simply mix all ingredients in a jar or a bowl. 

    • Make ahead: I make 3 or 4 times the recipe below and keep it in a tightly sealed jar to use at all times. Sometimes my pasta gets a sprinkle too.
    Baked spiced unpeeled potato wedges on aluminum paper

    So, get ready to love this recipe. It will come handy during the year because it really goes with any season, any time you crave something salty and spicy. 

    Baked potatoes are the bomb, especially if they're spicy and easy to make.

    Make the spice rub ahead and also use it with sweet potatoes, squash (love it!) or even with pasta or steak. Many possibilities await you. 

    Close up image of golden potato wedges in a wooden bowl on a white-beige surface

    Related recipes you might like:

    • Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges
    • Homemade French Onion Dip
    • Easy Little Smokies Recipe
    • Romesco Sauce

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    Spicy Baked Potato Wedges

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    Very easy to make and super flavorful, these potato wedges are baked and sprinkled with a spicy rub!

    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: about 2 pounds

    Ingredients

    For the spice mix:

    • ⅓  cup medium coarse salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried garlic  (you can use minced fresh garlic, but sprinkle before serving it and don't add it to the jar if you're keeping some spiced salt for later)
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1  teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½  teaspoon dried mustard powder
    • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
    • ½  teaspoon celery seeds
    • ½  teaspoon dried onion powder

    For the potatoes:

    • A few tablespoons olive oil
    • A few tablespoons butter, melted
    • 2 pounds medium potatoes, scrubbed and dried, with skin (see Notes below)

    Instructions

    1. Mix all ingredients for the spice mix in a jar.
    2. Preheat oven to 180ºC / 350ºF.
    3. Put aluminum foil in an oven tray (it makes it easier to clean up afterwards).
    4. Cut washed and dried potatoes in half, and then each half in thirds or fourths, depending on how big you want the wedges. Put them in a bowl.
    5. Add melted butter and oil to the potatoes and mix a bit to coat the wedges. Or do this directly in the aluminum paper, careful not to tear it.
    6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender inside and golden outside.
    7. Add a few tablespoons of the spice mixture and return to the oven for 5 more minutes, until they are crunchy and golden.
    8. Serve immediately with more spice salt if you want to.

    Notes

    Potatoes: use potatoes that are similar in size so the wedges bake uniformly. What you want to look for is them being roughly the same height. I use russett because they are creamy, hold their shape well and are easily available, but any type of potato you like for making fries will work.

    Spices: don't be put off by the number of spices in this wonderful mix! It can be adjusted to what your preference is. For example, don't use the seeds if you don't have them, or another spice that might not be your jam. Take it as a guide.

    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 40
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: International

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛
    • Calories: 157
    • Sugar: 1.4 g
    • Sodium: 4389.7 mg
    • Fat: 8.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 19.2 g
    • Protein: 2.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg

    Keywords: spicy potatoes, spicy potato wedges

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    1. Aline says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:00 am

      Potatoes are my absolute favorite thing!!! And this is definitely my new favorite recipe!! So delicious!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Candice says

      January 20, 2020 at 3:04 am

      I am going to be whipping up these snack potatoes real often - that spice combo is fantastic, they cook up perfectly, and they're so easy! Such a great recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Tammy says

      January 20, 2020 at 1:20 am

      Homemade fries are always the best! Love your spice mix for these...sounds like the perfect side!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      You can't go wrong with potato wedges! Love that you added turmeric. Bookmarking to make later!!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Danielle says

      January 19, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      My favorite entertainer to make when someone comes over. Easy to grab, super delicious and very quick to make - just perfect. And great tips on the spice mixture - thank you!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Pam says

      January 17, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      These are so delicious! The spice rub is amazing and I use it on all sorts of vegetables and even on chicken!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Veronika says

      January 17, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      Love potato wedges and make them every week. Also, I like the spices you used in this recipe and will try it next time I make it!)

      ★★★★★

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    8. Kelly Anthony says

      January 15, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      I love potatoes cooked any way but I really like them crispy just like these spicy baked potato wedges. They look perfectly cooked and seasoned.

      ★★★★★

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