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July 9, 2020 Summer

Easy BBQ Potato Wedges

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Perfectly seasoned BBQ Potato Wedges turn regular potatoes into something special. With a crispy outside and creamy inside, these easy-to-make Barbecued Wedges are a fan favorite. via @simplysidedishes89

Perfectly seasoned BBQ Potato Wedges turn regular potatoes into something special. With a crispy outside and creamy inside, these easy-to-make Barbecued Wedges are a fan favorite.

finished bbq potato wedges on a cutting board

Crispy Oven Roasted BBQ Potato Wedges

It seems like there are about a million different ways to make and serve potatoes. Mashed, fried, baked- to name a few.

But there seems to be something special that happens when you roast a potato just right so that the two textures of the outside and inside compliment each other perfectly.

It’s also quite a bit healthier than the fried alternative!

Try out this recipe to experience how delectable a well-seasoned roasted potato can be!







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How to season Roasted Potatoes

The way you season your potatoes before roasting them can dramatically change the taste and aroma of your dish.

In this recipe you will find all the necessary spices that will provide the hands-down best flavor for BBQ Potato Wedges.

With 9 different herbs and spices, rest assured you have found the best flavor combo out there.

adding seasoning to sliced potato wedges

How do I prep my Potatoes?

After cutting your potatoes into wedges, you will need to soak them in water for 10 minutes.

This helps reduce the amount of starch in the potatoes way more than just rinsing them. Soaking your wedges in water will help achieve maximum crispiness.

sliced potato wedges in water in a white bowl

You might notice a cloudy aroma at the bottom of your bowl… that would be the starch!

What’s the difference between Roasted Potatoes and French Fries?

When making fries, you completely submerge your sliced potatoes into hot oil. This cooks the potatoes in a matter of minutes.

With roasted potatoes, you will be lightly dressing the wedges in oil and placing them in the oven for half an hour.

This method of cooking potatoes allows you to season them before cooking, and is healthier because you will be using quite a bit less oil.

finished bbq wedges on a cutting board on top of a marbled board with a white cloth

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, cut into wedges
  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne
potato wedges seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the potatoes into wedges and place the wedges in a large bowl. Cover the potatoes with
    water and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Strain the potatoes and dry each wedge, then return to
    the bowl.
  3. Toss the potatoes with the vegetable oil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper,
    garlic, and cayenne. Whisk to mix.
  5. Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl and toss the potatoes to coat.
  6. Spread the potatoes in an even layer over a large baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through the cook time,
    until the potatoes are golden brown on each side.
closeup of a pile of potato wedges
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BBQ Potato Wedges

BBQ Potato Wedges

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Perfectly seasoned BBQ Potato Wedges turn regular potatoes into something special. With a crispy outside and creamy inside, these easy-to-make Barbecued Wedges are a fan favorite.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, cut into wedges
  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of cayenne

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Cut the potatoes into wedges and place the wedges in a large bowl. Cover the potatoes with water and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Strain the potatoes and dry each wedge, then return to the bowl.
    3. Toss the potatoes with the vegetable oil.
    4. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper, garlic, and cayenne. Whisk to mix.
    5. Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl and toss the potatoes to coat.
    6. Spread the potatoes in an even layer over a large baking sheet.
    7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through the cook time, until the potatoes are golden brown on each side.
© Katie Clark
Cuisine: American / Category: Classic

Why won’t my potatoes soften?

If your potatoes seem to never reach a soft interior, try turning up the temperature of your oven.

Potatoes can remain tough if they are not fully cooked.

Remember, the bigger your wedges are, the longer they will take to soften.

How do you cut a potato wedge?

Once you cut a whole potato in half, always put the flat white inside down on your cutting board to make the next chop.

Keep doing this until your whole potato is cut into 8 wedges for this recipe.

Make sure your slices are all around the same size and thickness so they roast similarly in the oven.

freshly sliced potato wedges on a cutting board next to a chef's knife

Other Popular Potato Recipes

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  • Easy Funeral Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
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BBQ Potato Wedges are the perfect side dish to any meal. The roasted aroma of spices, olive oil, and potatoes will satisfy any tastebuds.







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