Basic Potato Wedges
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put the kettle on.
- Scrub the potatoes, cut each one in half lengthways and then in half again to make 4 long wedges.
- Put the potato wedges into a saucepan, cover with boiling water and bring back to the boil.
- Cook for about 5 minutes from the time that the water boils, then drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill.
- Brush the drained potato wedges all over with olive oil, then put them on a baking sheet and place them under the grill.
- Grill on high for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender right through and golden brown, turning them as necessary.
- Remove from the grill, sprinkle them with sea salt and serve with toppings.
- Variation *1: Herbs - sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme before grilling.
- Caraway seeds also work.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
343
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Low-carb
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).