BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES

The earthy flavor of potatoes, the rich taste of parmesan, and the pungent perfume of garlic come together in baked garlic parmesan potato wedges, making it a delicious side dish. Here’s how to create these flavorful wedges in your oven, step-by-step.

1. Four big russet potatoes, washed and dried
2. one-fourth cup olive oil
3. four minced garlic cloves
4. Grated Parmesan cheese, half a cup
5. One teaspoon of dried oregano
6. One teaspoon of dried basil
7. Half a teaspoon of paprika, optional for a smokey taste
8. To taste, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9. Finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Guidelines:

1. Prepare the baking sheet and preheat the oven:

• Set oven temperature to 400°F, or 205°C.
  To prevent sticking, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  Second, chop the potatoes:
  Slice
• Cut each potato lengthwise in half. Then, depending on the size of the potato, cut each half into three to four long wedges.
• For consistent cooking, try to maintain an approximately uniform size for the wedges.
• 3. Season the Potatoes: Combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, basil, and minced garlic in a big bowl.
• When the potato wedges are well covered with oil and spice, add them to the bowl and toss again.
• 4. Add Parmesan: Toss the potatoes one more after adding the grated Parmesan, making sure the cheese sticks to them.
• 5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Evenly space out the wedges, skin side down, on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
• To guarantee that every wedge gets crispy, make sure they aren’t crowded.
• 6. Bake the potato wedges for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and golden brown, in a preheated oven.
• To guarantee even browning, turn each wedge over halfway through the baking process.
• Step 7: Garnish and Serve: Take the baked potato wedges out of the oven.
• For a pop of color and freshness, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
• Serve hot, and feel free to serve with creamy garlic dip, ranch, or ketchup as dipping sauces.
• Perfect Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges: A Few Pointers
  Russet potatoes are the perfect choice for this dish because of their starchy texture, which contributes to the crispy outside and fluffy within.
• Garlic Tip: If you’re a fan of garlic, think about utilizing more of it than recommended or adding some garlic powder for an an additional kick.
• Cheese Notes: Since pre-grated cheeses frequently contain anti-caking chemicals, freshly grated Parmesan melts and sticks better.
• Crispiness Tip: To get extra crispy wedges, soak the chopped potatoes in water for half an hour beforehand to get rid of additional starch. After completely drying, season them.
• These potato wedges with garlic and Parmesan cheese are quite adaptable; you can change the herbs and spices to suit your taste. They provide a cozy and upscale element to any meal and are the ideal side dish for a variety of main courses.