These Roasted Rosemary Russet Potato Wedges are a cinch to make. With only a few ingredients, they come out crispy and crunchy every time!
I have found the best potatoes to use for this recipe are organic russets, but Idaho would be great as well. Due to pesticides used in potato farming, I prefer organic.
While growing up on eastern Long Island, the North Fork to be exact, there were plenty of potato farms. For most of my childhood, I lived on a long, winding road that ended at a dock and a boat launch. Along one side of the road was a sod farm (still there today) and houses. Further down on the same side of the road was a potato farm, which has now been replaced by a vineyard. There are lots of vineyards on the North Fork now (and a few on the South Fork). On the other side of the road are houses (where I used to live) that run along the creek.
Having a potato farm in the neighborhood was commonplace to me and it was a natural occurrence to see the farmers planting, growing and harvesting their potatoes. I know first hand that fresh potatoes are especially delicious.
Here is a photo I took a few years ago of the creek, as viewed from the end of the road near the dock. The house where I lived also had a dock and the swans, at the time, would often pause near the dock and wait, hoping we would come out with bread to feed them. Sometimes it would be two adult swans and sometimes there would be babies (cygnets or swanlings) in tow.
So, although I do not hail from a long line of potato farmers, I knew several and had the experience of living near a potato farm.
In the photo below, I have cut the russet potato in wedge slices.
This might be the easiest recipe on the blog so far. It makes a great side dish to many entrees. There are endless dipping sauces to pair it with. It is a nice classic to have in your recipe box, especially if the rest of the meal is at all time consuming.
Below are the potato wedges right out of the oven.
Below is a serving idea: in a cast iron skillet, for a casual pub style meal?
Enjoy!
- One large russet potato washed and cut into wedges (cut into larger wedges or smaller like fries - your choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, add olive oil, dried rosemary, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
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Place cut potato wedges on the baking sheet and pour olive mixture over the top and toss with your hands to completely cover all the potatoes thoroughly.
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Spread potatoes out in a single layer on the baking pan and bake in oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven, flip and toss the potatoes and place back in oven for about 20 more minutes until browned and crispy.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, (ketchup, etc...)
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Notes - I prefer organic potatoes wherever possible due to pesticides used in potato farming.
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Serving size is approximately one potato per person, however, this depends on the size of your potato. The potato I used was a great size for two people.
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Amanda {Striped Sptaula} says
Great, easy side dish recipe! Your potatoes look perfectly crispy.
Christine says
Thanks so much!
Jenn says
They look so perfect! Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs…love it on potatoes!
Christine says
Yes, I agree, potatoes and rosemary go together so well.
Ange @ Little Kitchen Blue says
About the only thing I can grow is rosemary and it would be perfect on top of wedges like this. Yum!
Christine says
Yes!!
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
These potatoes look amazing!!
I am a potato fiend. I could eat them everyday.
I especially like that there isn’t much oil in this recipe, that makes it easy to indulge 🙂
Christine says
Thanks! Yes, there is less oil than many traditional recipes. I am always trying to create healthier versions of recipes.
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
nice pic of the creek, gives a calm sensation! can’t wait to have this potatoes, a big bowl f them 🙂
Christine says
Aww, thanks! I agree and often miss that creek. Hope you like this recipe if you try it! 🙂
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
You can never go wrong with potatoes….and you can never have too many ways to enjoy them!!
Christine says
Yes, I agree!
Laura says
These look awesome, just the right amount of crispyness and colour! Great picture too!
Christine says
Thanks so much!
Manal Obieda says
If eating healthy did always look that good…I would eat healthy every day!!! Awesome shots…Happy New year 🙂
Christine says
Thanks Manal!!
Diane says
Oh yes! Here’s the chips. Just need the fish and tartar sauce! We love potatoes like this!
Christine says
Hi Diane – Yes – the fish and tartar sauce would be perfect!
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
Hi Christine! We used to have swans living in the lake behind our old house who used to beg for food! So cute! These potato wedges look amazing. I looooove rosemary! Delicious!! 🙂
Christine says
Hi Sherri – thanks for your comment. Yes, the swans could get “assertive”, but we knew what to do. Enjoy!
Revathi Palani says
Love it. Looks like an healthy and flavorful version of regular potato wedges 🙂
Christine says
Thanks! These are so easy too!