Name: Easy Spicy Potato Wedges Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

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Just take a potato, slice it up, add a few simple ingredient and pop them in the oven. Prepare yourself for this amazing simple and easy spicy potato wedges recipe!

When it comes to easy side dishes, you can’t beat homemade French fries. They go with almost anything! And even though this recipe is pretty spicy, I’ll tell you how to make them mild and the best dips to serve with them.

Homemade potato wedges in a white bowl, sitting on a marble counter

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Potato Wedges Vs French Fries

What’s the difference between potato wedges and French Fries? And what are homestyle potatoes? Honestly, they are all pretty much the same thing! The only difference is in how they are chopped up.

Potato wedges are cut into wedges. They have a crispy skin and soft, steamy inside. French Fries are cut into long, thin stick shapes. Homestyle potatoes are diced or cut into larger cubes. Homestyle potatoes are often fried in a skillet and served at breakfast, just like hash browns.

Potato wedges and French fries are either baked, air fried, or deep fried.

How To Make Crispy Potato Wedges

Are you sick of potatoes sticking to your pan? And what are the best spices to add to potatoes? Keep reading and I’ll share tips that will help you make the tastiest potato wedges for your cookout or dinner.

Kitchen Tools

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients

Tips

Follow these tips and your potato wedges will come out perfectly, every single time!

How To Cut Potatoes Into Wedges

The best way to cut the potatoes into wedges is by first cutting the potato lengthwise. Then place the cut side of the potato down and cut at an angle.

Raw potatoes cut into wedges on a wooden cutting board

Evenly Coat The Potatoes With Olive Oil

The best way to coat the potato wedges is to place them in a bowl and drizzle them with oil. Then, stir them so that every single piece gets covered.

Raw potatoes cut into wedges in a glass bowl

Get Creative With The Spices

The best part about these wedges is that you don’t necessarily have to follow the recipe for the spices to a T. Add more of certain spices or take away any you don’t necessarily like. We also recommend trying it with:

The combination of paprika and cayenne pepper is what makes these wedges so spicy. If you want them to taste more mild, use less cayenne pepper.

Raw potatoes cut into wedges in a glass bowl with spices

Use Parchment Paper

These potatoes will stick to your baking sheet. So, use parchment paper. Then, space them out evenly in a single layer. If you layer then, they won’t bake evenly.

Raw potato wedges ready to go in the oven on a pan with parchment paper

Flip Them Over

It might help to flip them over halfway through baking. This way, both sides of the potatoes have a chance to get nice and crispy!

Potato wedges freshly out of the oven on a parchment-lined cookie sheet

What To Serve With Potato Wedges

The best mains to serve with these wedges include:

Chicken strips
Chicken wings
Chicken drumsticks
Salisbury/country steak
Corn dogs
Hot dogs

Basically, anything that resembles a cookout or BBQ is the perfect entree with potato wedges!

How To Store Them

Store your potato wedges in an airtight container. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, reheat them in the oven or air fryer. If you reheat them in the microwave, they will soften and won’t be as crispy.

Can You Freeze Them?

Yes, you can freeze baked potato wedges! Place them in an airtight, freezer-safe food storage container. Keep them in the freezer for up to six months.

There are so many ways to cook potatoes and they make the perfect side dish to so many different meals.

They are also perfect for snacks and appetizers.

This recipe is perfect for any occasion.

Just some olive oil, some salt, pepper, chilli powder, paprika and onion powder and bake them in the oven.

No fuss or mess with a deep fryer.

Give this awesome recipe a try!

Perfect for the big game, a great snack for the kids, or with a big juicy steak or hamburger.

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