Garlic Butter Potato Wedges (Printable)

Crispy golden potato wedges coated in garlic butter and roasted until perfectly tender and flavorful.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2.5 lbs russet potatoes

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

→ Optional Toppings

10 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly. Cut each in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 4 wedges (8 wedges per potato).
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and dried parsley.
04 - Add potato wedges to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the garlic butter mixture.
05 - Place wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
06 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on edges.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over wedges during last 5 minutes of roasting. Remove from oven, garnish with extra parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and gluten-free
  • Deliciously crispy with rich garlic butter flavor
02 -
  • Soaking potato wedges in cold water before roasting improves crispiness
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for a delicious variation
03 -
  • Make sure to dry potato wedges thoroughly before seasoning to get maximum crispiness
  • Use parchment paper or grease the baking sheet lightly to prevent sticking
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