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Potato wedges
Calories & nutrition facts
purchased frozen, par-fried in canola oil, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 139 kcal —
- Protein 2.4 g 5%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 5.2 g 7%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
Similar foods
- Potato wedges with skinold, homemade, cooked in rapeseed oil145 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chip wedgesdeep-fried, frozen product244 kcal / 100 g
- Potato gem nugget or royalpurchased frozen, par-fried in canola oil, raw149 kcal / 100 g
- Chipspre-fried, frozen, unprepared146 kcal / 100 g
- French friescrinkle-cut, frozen113 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet potato chipspurchased frozen, par-fried in oil, raw146 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable chipspre-fried, frozen, unprepared142 kcal / 100 g
- Extruded french fried potatoesfrozen, par fried, unprepared260 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato wedges
Which potatoes are best for homemade wedges?
Floury potatoes such as Maris Piper or King Edward turn fluffy inside while the edges crisp. Scrub them well and leave the skin on for a more rustic wedge.
Do you need to parboil potato wedges before roasting?
No, but parboiling helps give them a fluffy centre. Boil the wedges for 5–7 minutes, drain thoroughly, then shake them in the pan to roughen the edges before adding oil and seasoning.
How do you get potato wedges crispy in the oven?
Dry the cut wedges well, coat lightly in oil and spread them out in a single layer on a preheated tray. Roast at 220°C (200°C fan) for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.
Can you cook homemade potato wedges in an air fryer?
Yes. Toss the dried wedges with a little oil, arrange them in a single layer and cook at 200°C for about 18–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
What do you serve with potato wedges?
They’re a familiar side with burgers, sausages or fish, and go well with a dip such as garlic mayonnaise or tomato ketchup. Add coleslaw or a green salad for a more rounded meal.
How should you store and reheat leftover potato wedges?
Cool them and put them in the fridge within one to two hours; eat within two days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, and only reheat them once.
Are potato wedges lower in fat than chips?
No: potato wedges have 5.2 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 3.8 g in chips per 100 g.
Source: ausnut F007413 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
