Crispy baked garlic potato wedges are a healthier way to make french fries. You get a soft inside and a crispy outside. They are made entirely in the oven without any boiling needed.

In under 30 minutes, you can have crispy, flavorful homemade fries along side your favorite burger.

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These are the best Crispy Baked Potato Wedges!

These crispy garlic potato wedges make an excellent side dish for your favorite burger. I love serving them with Greek Turkey Burgers and having extra tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Supplies needed for this Baked Potato Wedges Recipe

Crispy Potato Wedges ingredients

  • yukon gold potatoes
  • avocado oil spray (or olive oil spray)
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Best Potatoes for Wedges

My favorite is yukon gold for their sweetness, but russet potatoes work great as well.

Garlic Potato Wedges Substitutions and Alterations

Garlic Powder – If you prefer fresh garlic, I’d recommend waiting until the very end to avoid burning. Add oil and garlic to a small bowl and pour over the potatoes in the last 5-10 minutes. Be careful when broiling as it could burn the garlic quickly.

Seasoning – You can get creative with the seasonings. Add your favorite burger seasoning or even Italian seasoning works great.

Potatoes – I like Yukon gold potatoes because the skin has a mild taste. You could substitute russet or sweet potatoes in this recipe.

Oil – I prefer to use avocado oil because it is essentially flavorless and has a high smoke point. You could use any other high smoke point oil.

ingredients needed for crispy oven baked garlic potato wedges

How to make Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Detailed instructions and measurements to make crispy potato wedges are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Since you won’t be peeling them, so be sure to remove all of the dirt.
  3. Cut each potato into even 1/2″ thick wedges. Place them on the prepared baking sheet in one single layer. Make sure the potatoes are not overlapping each other.
  4. Spray the potatoes with avocado oil spray. Rub them around with your hands to be sure they are fully coated, even on the skin sides.
  5. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub them around with your hands to make sure the seasonings are spread evenly on both sides.
  6. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with additional coarse salt if desired.

How long to bake potato wedges?

You should bake potato wedges for 20-25 minutes and then follow them up under the broiler.

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Tips and Tricks

If you don’t want to use your hands, you can prepare them in a bowl. Add the potatoes and oil to a large bowl. Shake it around to coat.

In a separate small bowl, combine your seasonings. Pour them over the potatoes as you shake to coat them completely.

To get the potatoes extra crispy on both sides, you can flip the potatoes halfway through.

Oven Baked Potato Wedges FAQs

Will this recipe work with sweet potatoes?

Yes, you can substitute whatever potato is your favorite.

Can I skip broiling the potatoes?

I wouldn’t recommend it. They will not be as crispy without broiling.

What pairs well with potato wedges?

Potato wedges go great with burgers, sandwiches, and seafood.

How do you keep potato wedges from getting soggy?

By crisping them up under the broiler, it will help the potato wedges get nice and crispy on the outside.

How do you crisp potato wedges?

An excellent way to crisp potato wedges is under the broiler. Keep a close eye on them though! You don’t want them to burn.

Are potato wedges healthier than fries?

This completely depends on how they are cooked. An oven-baked potato wedge might be healthier than fries if the fries have been deep-fried.

Why are my potato wedges soggy?

If your potatoes have too much moisture, they’ll end up soggy. Crisping them under the broiler will help that extra moisture escape.

How to serve Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

  • Burgers – French fries are the perfect companion to your favorite burger. I really like them with Greek Turkey Burgers. Adding Greek Seasoning and then dipping them in extra tzatziki sauce.
  • Sandwiches – Salty potato wedges go great with sandwiches.
  • Seafood – Crispy seafood and potato wedges are a great combination. I like them with air-fried shrimp.
  • Stacked – Serve them on their own stacked high with your favorite toppings. You can pile them with chili, pizza toppings, or taco-style with ground beef and cheese.
crispy oven baked garlic potato wedges with flaky sea salt on a baking sheet

How to store Oven Crispy Potato Wedges

Refrigerator – You can store these in the refrigerator for up to two days. I do not recommend this method because they will lose their crispyness. If you do decide to store them in the refrigerator, be sure to use an air-tight container.

Freezer – Place the potato wedges on a baking sheet and put them into the freezer. After freezing, remove them from the baking sheet and put them in a freezer safe bag.

How to reheat Garlic Potato Wedges

You’ll want to make sure the potato wedges get crispy again.

From refrigeration – It’s best to reheat them in the oven with low heat (300°F) or in the air fryer. I prefer the air fryer since it gets them nice and crispy again.

From frozen – Remove the potato wedges from the freezer and place on a baking sheet. Bake from frozen at 450°F for 30-35 minutes.

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Garlic Potato Wedges

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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Crispy baked garlic potato wedges are a healthier way to make french fries. You get a soft inside and a crispy outside. They are made entirely in the oven without any boiling required. 

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. You won’t be peeling them, so be sure to remove all of the dirt.
  • Cut each potato into even ½” thick wedges. Place them on the prepared baking sheet in one single layer. Make sure the potatoes are not overlapping each other.
  • Spray the potatoes with avocado oil spray. Rub them around with your hands to be sure they are fully coated, even on the skin sides.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub them around with your hands to make sure the seasonings are spread evenly on both sides.
  • Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Turn the oven to broil. Broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with additional coarse salt if desired.

Notes

To get the potatoes extra crispy on both sides, you can flip them halfway through cooking. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of pan, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1175mg, Potassium: 816mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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