Baked Lemon-Thyme Potato Wedges

Do you want fries with that? Yes, please! But only if the “fries” are baked potato wedges. Sprinkled with thyme, lemon and spices, these bites are more flavorful and satisfying than their typical fried counterparts. They’re also much healthier since they’re made without refined oils. Baked at high heat and lightly coated with heart-healthy avocado oil, they come out of the oven with a perfectly crisp exterior and deliciously soft interior. Serve with homemade ketchup, another favorite condiment or just drizzle on more lemon juice and salt.

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Baked Lemon-Thyme Potato Wedges

Course Side Dish

Calories 1769 kcal

Ingredients

• 5-7 russet potatoes rinsed and scrubbed
• 1/3 cup avocado oil
• 1 lemon zested and half juiced
• 1½ tsp. garlic powder
• 1½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 2-3 Tbsp. fresh thyme chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat sheet pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, creating two large halves. Cut each half in half lengthwise, then half those pieces again lengthwise. Each potato will yield 8 even wedges.
3. Soak wedges in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain; pat dry. (Note: soaking creates a crispier exterior during baking. You can omit this step if desired.)
4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, lemon zest and juice from half lemon.
5. Transferred dried wedges to prepared pan. Drizzle with lemon-avocado oil mixture. Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss wedges until mixed well and evenly coated.
6. Arrange potato wedges on baking sheet, if necessary, so each is placed cut-side down with about ¼ inch between each one. (Use a second sheet pan if needed.)
7. Bake for 30 minutes. Flip, put the other cut-side down and bake additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with thyme.

Recipe Notes

Add all spices and oil to make these finger-licking wedges yourself.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Lemon-Thyme Potato Wedges

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1769 Calories from Fat 666

% Daily Value*

Fat 74g114%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Sodium 1989mg83%

Potassium 5819mg166%

Carbohydrates 261g87%

Fiber 26g104%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 1405IU28%

Vitamin C 179.1mg217%

Calcium 353mg35%

Iron 17.7mg98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.