Spicy potato wedges
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Surprisingly quick and easy to make, these spicy potato wedges are hard to resist. Flavoured with chilli, paprika, and a punchy blend of spices, they bake up crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle—one of those sides that never lasts long on the table.
They bring serious flavour with minimal effort, transforming humble potatoes into something golden, fiery, and irresistibly moreish. Whether you’re serving burgers, grilled meats, a simple salad, or putting together a BBQ or movie‑night spread, these wedges are always a winner and guaranteed to disappear fast
Serving Suggestions for Spicy Potato Wedges
- Garlic mayo or aioli — creamy, cooling and perfect for dipping hot, crispy wedges.
- Sour cream and chive dip — tangy and refreshing, cutting through the spice.
- Sweet chilli sauce — sticky, sweet and a great contrast to the heat.
- Smoky BBQ sauce — rich, bold and brilliant with spicy potatoes.
- Blue cheese dip — creamy, tangy and indulgent; great if the wedges are extra fiery.
- Fresh tomato salsa — juicy, bright and cooling with a hint of acidity.
- Guacamole — creamy and mellow, balancing the spice beautifully.
- Crisp green salad — light and fresh, adding contrast to the warm, spicy wedges.
- Coleslaw — crunchy and creamy, perfect for cooling things down.
- Cucumber and mint salad — refreshing and crisp with a cooling herbal lift.
- Grilled corn on the cob — sweet, smoky and delicious with chilli‑spiked potatoes.
- Fried or poached eggs — the runny yolk makes an instant sauce.
- Crispy chicken strips — a crowd‑pleasing pairing for a fuller meal.
- Spicy chicken wings — double‑heat combo for spice lovers.
- Grilled halloumi — salty, chewy and brilliant with chilli and garlic flavours.
- Pan‑fried prawns — quick, juicy and great with spicy sides.
- Baked beans — simple, comforting and surprisingly good with wedges.
- Homemade hummus — creamy, nutty and a great dip alternative.
- Pickled jalapeños — sharp, tangy and perfect for adding extra heat.
- Lemon wedges — a squeeze of acidity brightens everything.
Spicy potato wedges
Ingredients
- 450 g potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp course ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut into wedges.
- Put the potatoes wedges into a saucepan of salted boiling water, for 5mins, then turn the head off and leave to stand for 5mins covered with a lid.
- Drain the potatoes and leave out in a single layer on a clean tea towel to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 220ºc/Gas 7. Grease a baking tray with olive oil and heat in the oven for 5mins.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, chilli flakes and paprika.
- Place all the wedges in a mixing bowl, pour over the spices and mix until all covered.
- Tip the potatoes onto the hot baking tray and bake in the oven for 20mins, turning over halfway through. Once crispy and cooked through, serve immediately.