Baked Potato Wedges with Garlic and Rosemary
6 servings
60 minutes
Baked potato wedges with garlic and rosemary are the embodiment of home comfort and Mediterranean aromas. This recipe is inspired by American cuisine, where potatoes are one of the most beloved side dishes. The potato wedges are first gently blanched with garlic, then soaked in fragrant oil with rosemary and spices, and finally baked to a crispy golden crust. Their taste is a harmony of softness inside and an appetizing crispy crust with hints of spiciness from paprika and garlic. A wonderful addition to meat dishes, fish or as a standalone snack. This simple yet exquisite dish can be served at family dinners or festive tables, delighting guests with its rich aroma and delightful flavor.
1
Cut the potatoes into wedges. One tuber makes 8 wedges. Since the wedges should be roughly the same size, we choose the tubers accordingly.
- Potato: 500 g
2
Drop the wedges into boiling water, which can be set up when you start washing the potatoes. Salt the water and add 3 crushed garlic cloves, which can even be left unpeeled. Blanch the potatoes for 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the wedges.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Sea salt: to taste
3
While the potatoes are blanching, let's work on the aromatic component. In a cup, we add dry garlic and finely chop rosemary or add half a teaspoon of dried rosemary. We pour in olive oil and add butter. Now I heat this mixture in the microwave for 40-60 seconds. The garlic and rosemary start to release their aromas into the oil.
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
- Rosemary: 1 stem
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 30 g
4
After blanching the potatoes, we drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water.
5
We put it back in the pot and pour in oil with garlic and rosemary, add paprika, and mix well so that each piece is coated in oil.
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
- Rosemary: 1 stem
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 30 g
- Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
6
Place on a baking sheet lined with foil — this way it won't need to be washed. It's best to arrange all the pieces in the same orientation for even cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until cooked.
8
Dried garlic is used in the recipe for one simple reason — it doesn't burn. But if you don't have dried garlic, replace it with 3 cloves of finely chopped regular garlic.
- Garlic: 3 cloves