Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges
These incredible Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges are the ultimate savory appetizer or game day snack! Fluffy, seasoned potato wedges are wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to golden-brown perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 8 –10 slices bacon cut in half lengthwise if large slices
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili powder for a spicy kick
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley grated parmesan, or dipping sauce (ranch, mayo-garlic, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
- Prepare potatoes: Wash potatoes well (you can peel them if you prefer). Cut each potato into thick wedges (about 6–8 wedges per potato).
- Season the wedges: In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Wrap with bacon: Wrap each potato wedge with a strip of bacon. Slight overlap helps it stay secure while baking. Place seam-side down on the baking tray.
- Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until potatoes are tender inside and bacon is crispy and golden.
- Optional crisp finish: For extra crispy bacon, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch closely to avoid burning).
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or parmesan and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pro-Tip: To ensure the bottom of your potato wedges get just as crispy as the top, place a wire cooling rack directly on your baking sheet and bake the bacon-wrapped wedges elevated on the rack. This allows the hot oven air to circulate underneath the potatoes and lets excess grease drip away!
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