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Perfectly Grilled Russet Potato Wedges

These grilled potato wedges are a quick and easy side dish, featuring Russet potatoes and a simple homemade potato seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, these family-friendly wedges develop a golden brown crust with smoky, savory flavors on the grill but are perfectly soft inside, making for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. Dip them in ketchup, bbq sauce, or burger sauce, or eat them as a standalone snack.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword #grilling, #potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes 2 medium to large potatoes
  • 4 tsp oil

Instructions

  • Make the seasoning first. Use measuring spoons to measure out the spices and place each into a small bowl. Use a small whisk or other utensil to stir the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Wash each potato under running water and scrub with your hands or a stiff-bristled brush to get any dirty off. Dry both potatoes with a paper towel and set the paper towel aside.
  • Use a fork and poke holes in each potato 6 times on different sides of each potato. Loosely wrap one of the potatoes in the damp paper towel and set it in a 1100 watt microwave. Microwave the potato for 2.5 minutes. Carefully remove the potato when done and do the same thing with the other potato, using the same paper towel.
  • Let the first potato cool slightly while the second potato is in the microwave. Once the second potato is done, take it out and let it cool while you slice the first potato into wedges.
  • Use a large sharp knife and a cutting board and slice the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into four equal pieces lengthwise to form wedges. Do the same with the second potato and place them in a large flat dish.
  • Preheat the grill to 400F, then measure out and pour the oil all over the potato wedges. Sprinkle the potato seasoning on top and stir gently with your hands until the wedges are well covered with the seasoning.
  • Once the grill is up to temperature, use a pair of tongs to add the seasoned potato wedges directly onto the grill grates. Close the lid and let them cook for 5 minutes, then use the tongs to flip them to the other side and grill for another 4-5 minutes. At this point both sides should be slightly brown - if not, keep them on the grill for another 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
  • Ue the tongs again to remove the wedges from grill, setting them on a platter or plate. Let them cool slightly, then serve with ketchup, bbq sauce, burger sauce, or by themselves.

Notes

  • Get to know the hot spots on your grill. Most grills have certain spots that are hotter than others, meaning some potatoes may cook a little faster than others. Likely hot spots are directly over flames and likely cooler spots are at the front of the grill (closer to the opening of the lid).
  • Don’t try and place the potato wedges on the grill with your hands! The grill will be hot and you are likely to burn yourself. Get a pair of tongs to do it. Same goes for flipping them over!
  • The smaller potato wedges are likely to finish cooking the earliest. Be sure and keep an eye on these because they’ll be the ones to blacken first!