You are going to love these crispy baked potato wedges! This potato side dish has a great crunchy exterior and perfectly fluffy, tender insides whether you use the oven or the air fryer.
Good potato wedges should be crispy, hearty, and well seasoned, but they also need to be fluffy, tender, and easy to eat — This versatile recipe covers all the bases perfectly! I used Cajun seasoning to flavor these, but they would be great with ranch seasoning or your favorite all-purpose blend as well. You can bake these in the oven or speed up dinner with air fryer for ultimate convenience. You’ll want these crispy baked potato wedges again and again!
Want more great potato sides? You’ve got to try these Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Potatoes, or Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham!
Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this side dish. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Russet Potatoes – This is the best choice for a crispy exterior that will still have that classic, fluffy texture on the inside. While you’ll still get delicious wedges with waxy or new potatoes, the texture isn’t as nice.
- Olive oil – Great for the mild flavor and healthy fats. Feel free to replace with avocado oil, coconut oil, or your preferred cooking oil.
- Corn starch – The key to the crispness. This ingredient soaks up moisture on the surface of the wedges, allowing them to become perfectly crunchy and crisp on the outside!
- Seasoning – I used this Cajun seasoning blend, but store-bought is fine as well. You could replace this with your favorite all-purpose or ranch seasoning if you prefer.
How to make the best potato wedges
This easy potato recipe just requires a mixing bowl, baking sheet, and oven! This step-by-step guide will show you how to make the BEST potato wedges.
Prep
First, start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. While that’s warming up, clean your potatoes well and pat them dry. Slice the potatoes into wedges and place them into the mixing bowl.
PRO TIP: If a crispy, crunchy bite is your ideal, you could submerge the wedges in cold water before moving to the next step. Simply submerge in cold water, then stir or swish the potatoes in the water to draw out excess starch. If you do this, make sure you dry the potatoes very well before moving to the next step.
Season
Pour the oil over the potatoes and toss until they are evenly covered. Add the cornstarch and seasoning, then toss again until completely coated.
Cook
Place the wedges on a large baking sheet in a single layer — Make sure there’s no overlap so that each one gets perfectly crispy! Bake the wedges 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. The time needed will depend on the size of the wedges and how crowded they are on the pan. Once the potatoes are fork tender and they have reached your desired crispness, remove from the oven.
What to Serve with Potato Wedges
We love serving these potato wedges with crunchy Pecan Crusted Chicken (or these Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins if you prefer a lighter breading) with this Creamy Jalapeno Sauce (an easy Taco Bell copycat recipe) and some homemade lemonade for a delicious meal that hits the spot. It’s also a great side dish to pair with this Pork Chop & Green Bean Sheet Pan or a Herb-Crusted Turkey Breast. These would be amazing with a Jalapeno Popper Cheeseburger or Garlic Butter Steak Bites, too.
Dips to serve with homemade fries:
- Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
- Smoked Queso Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Chuy’s Copycat Jalapeno Ranch
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Chili Garlic Sesame Mayo
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Allow the potato wedges to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3-4 days. To keep them longer, place the wedges in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet, then freeze for 2-3 hours. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag, pressing out as much air as possible to help protect them from freezer burn. They should last up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
To reheat, bake in a single layer on a baking sheet at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. To help them crisp up perfectly, you could give them a quick spray of oil and place them on a baking rack on the pan, allowing the air flow to crisp up all sides of the wedges. The air fryer is also a great option for reheating — Simply air fry at 375 degrees F for 5-10 minutes.
Can I make these in the air fryer?
Yes, air fried potato wedges are amazing! Prep and season as directed while you preheat to air fryer to 390 degrees for 3 minutes. Add the potato wedges (again, in a single layer) and cook for 7 minutes. Then toss the basket and continue frying for an additional 7-8 minutes until crispy. You may need to work in batches, but it’s worth the extra time since the room for air flow makes them crunchy!
How do I make potato wedges SUPER crispy?
In this recipe, we rely on the corn starch to help give you that classic, crunchy texture on the outside of your wedges! If you want them EVEN CRISPIER, you could add one step to your preparation… A cold water bath. After you slice your potatoes into wedges, transfer them to a bowl and add cold water to submerge. Swish the water around the potatoes, drawing excess starch out of the potatoes. This will help the wedges crisp up instead of becoming soft or crumbly.
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet Potatoes cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning* or all-purpose seasoning
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Clean the potato well and pat dry. Slice the potato into wedges and place in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the potatoes in the oil until evenly covered. Add the cornstarch and spices and toss until completely coated.
- Place the wedges in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, flip and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until they have reached your desired crispness.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to 390 degrees F. Add the potato wedges in a single layer (this may take multiple batches based on how large your air fryer is).
- Air fry 7 minutes, toss the basket and fry an additional 7-8 minutes until crispy.