Are you wondering how to cut potato wedges but not sure the best way? Here’s a quick way to cut potato wedges that takes no time at all! Alex and I use this method all the time for baked potato wedges or steak fries. Grab your knife and let’s get started with this step by step guide!
How to cut potato wedges: step by step
For baked potato wedges, we like to use yellow or red waxy potatoes that are 2 to 3 inches long to make the best wedge size. Or for large steak fries, you can use medium to large russet potatoes. And there you have it: how to cut potato wedges in 3 easy steps! Let us know if you try our method for how to cut potato wedges and tell us how it goes in the comments below.
Ways to make potato wedges
Now that you know how to cut potato wedges, here are some potato wedge recipes for you to try:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mix 1 pound yellow or red waxy potatoes or russet potatoes with 2 Tbsp melted butter or olive oil. Add ½ tsp kosher salt (and if desired, ½ tsp each garlic powder and onion powder). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the wedges in a single layer. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and bake another 15 minutes until browned and crispy.
Basic: Try these baked potato wedges or seasoned baked potato wedges. Parmesan: Go for our family favorite Parmesan potato wedges. Steak fries: Try these easy steak fries.
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