Sticky Honey Potato Wedges
ByCarolina Gelen
Test Kitchen-Approved
Photo by Carolina Gelen
- Serves
- 4
- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 40 Minutes
Cooking potato wedges isn’t rocket science, but I wanted to simplify the process as much as possible. Usually, you’ll achieve the best result if the potatoes are cooked twice—boiled first, then fried or baked—to ensure a fluffy inside and super-crispy outside. I removed that extra step (and those extra dishes) by cooking the potatoes on one sheet pan, two different ways: First, add water and steam the potatoes in the oven until partially cooked. Then take them out, season them, and pop them back in until golden brown and crispy. Easy, right? Russet potatoes are high in starch and low in moisture, delivering all the right textures once baked. To make them shine, we don’t need a lot of other ingredients: Black pepper has always been one of my favorite spices to work with—it’s such a common staple, we tend to forget how flavorful it can be. Don’t swap in pre-ground black pepper here, which is much, much blander. Crushing whole peppercorns just before using them ensures the best flavor. The honey encourages the wedges to caramelize in the oven, while balancing out that spicy kick. Hide these potato wedges under a bed of grated cheese and get ready for your guests to ask for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes, cut into 6 wedges each
- 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon black peppercorns, roughly crushed
- Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, for serving (optional)
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Directions
- Step 1
Heat the oven to 450°F.
- Step 2
To a sheet pan, add the potatoes, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil, and generously sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Evenly pour 1½ cups of water around the potatoes. Roast for about 25 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the potatoes are partially cooked.
- Step 3
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and lower the heat to 425°F. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the honey, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.
- Step 4
Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through, until they’re golden brown and crispy. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Top with grated cheese, if using.