Stuff You Need
- 3 russet potatoes (about 1½ pounds), unpeeled, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Prep the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
On a large foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Roast the Wedges
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer.
Roast, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy outside and tender inside, 30 to 35 minutes.

Spicy Roasted Potato Wedges
These spicy potato wedges are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, coated with smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne. Each bite delivers bold flavor and just the right amount of heat.
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Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes about 1½ lb., unpeeled, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ⅛ –¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Toss potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Roast, turning once, until golden and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.